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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
63 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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
  • Launched July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 3 years later than the SZ10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic SZ10

		

		

			
 SX740 HS SZ10 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2015More recent by 44 months
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon SX740 HS

		

		

			
 SZ10 SX740 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic SZ10

		

		

			
 SX740 HS SZ10 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in 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") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS and the SZ10.
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and SZ10 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and SZ10.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to show extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
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 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
35
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
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 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (299g)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
70
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (177g)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
52
 excellent zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (21MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (265 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (1.4 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
75
 lighter than average in class (299 grams)
 has bluetooth
 decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (960mm)
 not so great battery power (265 CIPA)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
 lighter than competition in class (177g)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (288mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery power (265 per charge)
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 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
74
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (299 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of mic jack
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic SZ10
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
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 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $200