Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FH7

Let's look closer at the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic FH7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 6 years after the FH7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has got outer 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) while the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS versus the FH7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and FH7 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and FH7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to give you greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.