Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ47

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 7 years after the FZ47 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX740 HS grades against the FZ47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS against the FZ47.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and FZ47 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and FZ47.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.