Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Panasonic DMC FZ200 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX740 HS vs DMC FZ200 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Panasonic DMC FZ200 Specs

PowerShot SX740 HS

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-960mm (40x), f3.3-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110 x 64 x 40mm³ (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.6″)
  • 300g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX740 HS

DMC FZ200

  • Introduced in July 2012
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 12 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 25-600mm (24x), f2.8-2.8
  • No WiFi
  • 125.2 x 86.6 x 110.2mm³ (4.9″ x 3.4″ x 4.3″)
  • 588g (19.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC FZ200

PowerShot SX740 HS vs DMC FZ200: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS VS Panasonic DMC FZ200 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX740 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX740 HS

DMC FZ200

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 12.00
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 3200 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.46
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Weighs less (2)

300g
(9.7 oz.)
588g
(19.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

282cm³
(18 cu.in.)
1195cm³
(75 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX740 HS are the higher resolution, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the superior video recording, the lower weight than the DMC FZ200 and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX740 HS scores 19 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC FZ200

PowerShot SX740 HS

DMC FZ200

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 12
Auto Focus points (4)

9 23
External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

265 500

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC FZ200 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the PowerShot SX740 HS: that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 13 points for the DMC FZ200.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX740 HS

DMC FZ200

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Articulated screen

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS VS Panasonic DMC FZ200 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX740 HS and DMC FZ200

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Panasonic DMC FZ200

19
13

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX740 HS as better choice.