Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.