Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ40

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic FZ40, 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 FZ40 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 8 years later than the FZ40 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX740 HS scores versus the FZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has outside 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 FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the FZ40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and FZ40 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and FZ40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to produce more detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.