Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 3 years after the FZ300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS features external measurements 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 FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS against the FZ300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and FZ300 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and FZ300.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.