Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ28

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 9 years after the FZ28 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS against the FZ28.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and FZ28 is 88 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and FZ28.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.