Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic GX85

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic GX85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX740 HS was released 2 years after the GX85 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the GX85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS vs the GX85.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and GX85 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and GX85.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX740 HS will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.