Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZR1
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2018
- Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic ZR1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was manufactured 9 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX740 HS scores vs the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic ZR1
SX740 HS | ZR1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 110 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon SX740 HS
ZR1 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZR1
SX740 HS | ZR1 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS vs the ZR1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and ZR1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and ZR1.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to render greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-07-31 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | Venus Engine V |
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 | 21MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $400 | $280 |