Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ1

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 6 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS features outer 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 SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS vs the SZ1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and SZ1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and SZ1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.