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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
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Features
39
Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic ZS8

 SX740 HS ZS8 
LaunchedJuly 2018July 2011Fresher by 86 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Canon SX740 HS

 ZS8 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS8

 SX740 HS ZS8 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

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

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (299g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
terrible battery pack (265 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (210 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS8
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-07-31 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 shots 340 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $275