Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7
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![Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS/Canon-SX740-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2018
- Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
- Later Model is Panasonic LX10
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.
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The SX740 HS was revealed 5 years after the LX7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic LX7
SX740 HS | LX7 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | October 2012 | Newer by 71 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon SX740 HS
LX7 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic LX7
SX740 HS | LX7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS offers external measurements 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 LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the LX7.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX7-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and LX7 is 88 and 86 respectively.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and LX7.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX740 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX740 HS will render extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-07-31 | 2012-10-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 photos | 330 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $400 | $400 |