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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic FZ80

 SX740 HS FZ80 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2017More modern by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Canon SX740 HS

 FZ80 SX740 HS 
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic FZ80

 SX740 HS FZ80 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

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

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (265 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography features
75
lighter than average in class (299g)
has bluetooth
MP count good (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
not so great battery (265 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
includes touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (616 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (265 CIPA)
57
focusing manually
quite wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging highlights
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
28
quite wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (616 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic FZ80
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-07-31 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 616 gr (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $399