Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and SZ10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

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.