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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX740 HS was released 9 years after the ZS1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX740 HS grades versus the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic ZS1

 SX740 HS ZS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2018May 2009More modern by 113 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon SX740 HS

 ZS1 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS1

 SX740 HS ZS1 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS and the ZS1.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and ZS1 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and ZS1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX740 HS will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography info
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average in class (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (265 shots)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS1
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-07-31 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $0