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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 7 years after the S1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX740 HS scores against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic S1

 SX740 HS S1 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2011More modern by 93 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon SX740 HS

 S1 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic S1

 SX740 HS S1 
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS and the S1.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and S1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and S1.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
48
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competitors (299g)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition (117g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (265 per charge)
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-07-31 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $269