Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 4 years after the ZS35 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX740 HS matches up against the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS vs the ZS35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and ZS35 is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and ZS35.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to render extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.