Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS20

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 6 years later than the ZS20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX740 HS scores versus the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS features outer 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 ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the ZS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and ZS20 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and ZS20.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.