Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FX75

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FX75, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and FX75 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 8 years after the FX75 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the FX75 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS vs the FX75.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and FX75 is 88 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and FX75.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to result in extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.