Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LZ30

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 5 years after the LZ30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX740 HS matches up against the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has got outer 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 LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS versus the LZ30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and LZ30 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and LZ30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to produce more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.