Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX3

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic LX3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 9 years after the LX3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX740 HS scores against the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys external 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 LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS against the LX3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and LX3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and LX3.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX740 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will result in more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.