Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic LZ40

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 4 years later than the LZ40 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX740 HS grades against the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS provides physical dimensions 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 LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS and the LZ40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and LZ40 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and LZ40.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to give you more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.