Canon
PowerShot SX740 HS
Pocket travel superzoom with 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 40x 24–960mm OIS lens, 4K video, and 180° tilting selfie screen.
$399
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
Panasonic
Lumix ZS80
Pocket superzoom with 30x Leica lens, tilting selfie screen, EVF, and 4K video.
$449
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Lumix ZS80 is 6 months newer.
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Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
Wins
Lumix ZS80
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot SX740 HS has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- APowerShot SX740 HS has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 10 frames)
- BLumix ZS80 has higher ISO max (native) (3,200 vs 800)
- BLumix ZS80 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- BLumix ZS80 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (380 shots vs 265 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot SX740 HS
109 × 63 × 41 mm
275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix ZS80
112 × 69 × 42 mm
328 g (0.72 lb / 11.57 oz)
PowerShot SX740 HS is 3mm narrower, 6mm shorter, and 1mm thinner than Lumix ZS80.
PowerShot SX740 HS is 53 g lighter than Lumix ZS80.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot SX740 HS · 42mm Lumix ZS80
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot SX740 HS
109 × 63 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS80
112 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot SX740 HS
109 × 41 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS80
112 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix ZS80
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
PowerShot SX740 HS
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109, 63, 41
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot SX740 HS supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS80
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 68.8, 41.6
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
3,200 vs 800 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Lumix ZS80 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix ZS80 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Battery life (CIPA)
380 shots vs 265 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.3 MP
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PowerShot SX740 HS
Pros
- ✓40x 24–960mm optical zoom
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓180° tilting LCD for selfies
- ✓Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
- ✓10fps burst with AF lock
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –No built-in EVF
- –Slow telephoto aperture
- –Discontinued (2025)
Lumix ZS80
Pros
- ✓30x 24-720mm equivalent zoom
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Tilting selfie screen
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Compact controls
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, PowerShot SX740 HS or Lumix ZS80?
PowerShot SX740 HS scores 5.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix ZS80 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and Lumix ZS80?
Both cameras share the same 20.3 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot SX740 HS and Lumix ZS80?
PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS, while Lumix ZS80 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot SX740 HS or the Lumix ZS80?
PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic. Lumix ZS80 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and Lumix ZS80?
PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 275 g and Lumix ZS80 weighs 328 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 53 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and Lumix ZS80 record 4K video?
PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 29.97p. Lumix ZS80: 4K up to 30p.
Are the PowerShot SX740 HS and Lumix ZS80 weather sealed?
PowerShot SX740 HS: No. Lumix ZS80: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 265 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot SX740 HS and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS80, giving the Lumix ZS80 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot SX740 HS launched at $399 and Lumix ZS80 at $449. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $50 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.