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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 3 years later than the TS30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX740 HS grades vs the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic TS30

 SX740 HS TS30 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2015Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX740 HS

 TS30 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic TS30

 SX740 HS TS30 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS and the TS30.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and TS30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and TS30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (142g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competitors (142g)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
43
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (299g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic TS30
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2018-07-31 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $180