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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and TS2 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 8 years after the TS2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic TS2

 SX740 HS TS2 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2010Newer by 104 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon SX740 HS

 TS2 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic TS2

 SX740 HS TS2 
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has external 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 TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS vs the TS2.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and TS2 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and TS2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
75
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
bad battery power (265 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2018-07-31 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 299g (0.66 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery format 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
Pricing at release $400 $350