Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Panasonic DMC FZ72 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX740 HS vs DMC FZ72 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Panasonic DMC FZ72 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 FZ72

  • Introduced in July 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 20-1200mm (60x), f2.8-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 130.2 x 97 x 118.2mm³ (5.1″ x 3.8″ x 4.7″)
  • 600g (19.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC FZ72

PowerShot SX740 HS vs DMC FZ72: 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 FZ72 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX740 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX740 HS

DMC FZ72

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 16.10
Better sensibility (4)

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

0.92 0.46
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Weighs less (2)

300g
(9.7 oz.)
600g
(19.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

282cm³
(18 cu.in.)
1493cm³
(94 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 articulated display, the superior video recording and the lower weight than the DMC FZ72. Another advantage over the DMC FZ72: the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX740 HS scores 21 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC FZ72

PowerShot SX740 HS

DMC FZ72

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 9
Auto Focus points (4)

9 23
Longer battery life (3, photos)

265 400

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC FZ72 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 11 points for the DMC FZ72.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX740 HS

DMC FZ72

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS VS Panasonic DMC FZ72 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX740 HS and DMC FZ72

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Panasonic DMC FZ72

21
11

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX740 HS as better choice.