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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
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Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 6 years after the FZ200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX740 HS grades against the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic FZ200

 SX740 HS FZ200 
AnnouncedJuly 2018July 2012More modern by 74 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Canon SX740 HS

 FZ200 SX740 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic FZ200

 SX740 HS FZ200 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS provides 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) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the FZ200.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and FZ200 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and FZ200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to show more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (265 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (540 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competitors (299g)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
low battery (265 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
great battery power (540 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (265 CIPA)
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
74
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic jack
63
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic FZ200
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-07-31 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 265 pictures 540 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $499