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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 2 years after the ZS60 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX740 HS scores against the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic ZS60

 SX740 HS ZS60 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2016Newer by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX740 HS

 ZS60 SX740 HS 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS60

 SX740 HS ZS60 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS against the ZS60.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and ZS60 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and ZS60.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to resolve more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
48
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (265 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than average in class (299g)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
bad battery (265 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than others in class (282g)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (265 shots)
59
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (299g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 265 shots 320 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $248