Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ80

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 20 months after the FZ80 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades vs the FZ80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS has 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the FZ80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and FZ80 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and FZ80.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to provide more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.