Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 8 years after the FZ100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX740 HS grades against the FZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS offers external 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 FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS versus the FZ100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and FZ100 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and FZ100.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to give greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.