Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 ×
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberZS40SX740 HS
Alternate model number(s)
  • tz60
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20142018
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111110
Width (mm)3440
Height (mm)6464
Weight (g)240299
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX730 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)18.120.3
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.261.19
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score36-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.6-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)117-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3664 x 3664(13.4 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)24060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo audioMP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 9 groups with 5 Aspherical elements, 10 Aspherical surfaces and 3 ED elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 720.0024.00 - 960.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 129.003.00 - 172.00
Zoom ratio (x)3040
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.12 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch AreaContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.2-inch, 200K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Lens 19.6x Magnification: Approx. 2.56x / 0.46x (35 mm camera equivalent)-
Focus peaking+-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.46-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)2.56-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); *Extended ISOAuto (100-1600), ISO 100-3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • wb correction
  • white fluorescent light
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPanorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot,Food, Baby1, Baby2Creative Shot, Portrait, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Self-Portrait, Smooth Skin, Handheld Night Scene, Food, Sports, Low Light
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele)Auto ISO: 1.6 - 16.4 ft. (W), 6.6 - 8.2 ft. (T) / (50cm - 5.0m (W), 2.0m - 2.5m (T))
Max flash sync (s)-1/2000
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
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Included memory (MB)12-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi / bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • built-in gps
  • built-in wi-fi with nfc
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro-b usb
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300265
Battery life, video (minutes)-60
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-13L
Usable battery types
  • 1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.3 pe
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Miscellaneous
Notes and features30x zoom with optical image stabilization, EVF, 1080p60 video, 10fps full-res burst shooting, built-in Wi-Fi with NFCAvailable in black or silver.



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