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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 7 years after the ZS7 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic ZS7

 SX740 HS ZS7 
IntroducedJuly 2018July 2011Newer by 86 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon SX740 HS

 ZS7 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS7

 SX740 HS ZS7 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys physical dimensions 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 ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS versus the ZS7.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and ZS7 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and ZS7.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to give greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (218g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (265 per charge)
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS7
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-31 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $350