Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH6

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and FH6 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the FH6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the FH6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and FH6 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and FH6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to give greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.