Panasonic G7 vs Canon SX730 HS

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Panasonic G7 vs Canon SX730 HS

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Panasonic G85
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Differences

Panasonic G7 advantages over Canon SX730 HS

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

360 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/3200 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX730 HS advantages over Panasonic G7

Less expensive
$399* vs $498
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
39 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Compact and lightweight for a fully-featured interchangeable-lens camera; Really fast autofocus; Good all-around performance too; Generous buffer depth; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD and high-res viewfinder; Touch-screen controls; Very affordable pricetag
Out of the box, colors are muted by consumer standards; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Handgrip is a little shallow for those with larger hands; Wi-Fi is overly complex and has limited range
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6

$498
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Faster JPEG shooting

$399
4/3

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic G6

Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic G6

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH4

Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic GH4

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Nikon A900

Panasonic G7

Nikon A900

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$397
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Nikon A900

Canon SX730 HS

Nikon A900

$399
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Higher-res screen

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G7

Olympus E-M1 II

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Canon SX730 HS

Olympus E-M1 II

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Panasonic G7

Canon SX740 HS

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$447
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Canon SX740 HS

Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX740 HS

$399
1/2.3 inch

NFC

$447
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Longer video battery life

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