Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS8

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the ZS8 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX740 HS grades versus the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has got external 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 ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS against the ZS8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and ZS8 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and ZS8.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.