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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic FH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 8 years after the FH1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic FH1

 SX740 HS FH1 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2010More modern by 105 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SX740 HS

 FH1 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic FH1

 SX740 HS FH1 
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the FH1.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and FH1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and FH1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to give more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (265 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
75
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
not so great battery (265 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (265 per charge)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
74
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-31 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $150