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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 16 months after the ZS70 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up against the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic ZS70

 SX740 HS ZS70 
IntroducedJuly 2018April 2017Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon SX740 HS

 ZS70 SX740 HS 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS70

 SX740 HS ZS70 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS versus Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the ZS70.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and ZS70 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and ZS70.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (265 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
75
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
low battery life (265 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (265 per charge)
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic support
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 21MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 380 shots
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $450