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PowerShot SX740 HS

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 price

Released Aug 2018

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Panasonic

Lumix ZS80

Pocket superzoom with 30x Leica lens, tilting selfie screen, EVF, and 4K video.

$449

Launch price

Released Feb 2019

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Lumix ZS80 is 6 months newer.

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Wins

5categories

PowerShot SX740 HS

Wins

3categories

Lumix ZS80

7 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot SX740 HS wins 3 categories·Lumix ZS80 wins 2 categories
  • 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 Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
  • APowerShot SX740 HS has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
  • BLumix ZS80 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (380 shots vs 265 shots)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot SX740 HSLumix ZS80
Resolution20.3 MP20.3 MP
Sensor6.17 × 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
ISO max3,2003,200
Burst10 fps30 fps
4K30 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight299 g328 g
Battery265 shots380 shots

Size and weight, to scale

PowerShot SX740 HS front view

PowerShot SX740 HS

110 × 64 × 40 mm

299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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 2mm narrower, 5mm shorter, and 2mm thinner than Lumix ZS80.

PowerShot SX740 HS is 29 g lighter than Lumix ZS80.

Depth (front-to-back): 40mm PowerShot SX740 HS · 42mm Lumix ZS80

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot SX740 HS

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

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

Use casePowerShot SX740 HSLumix ZS80
Portrait
1.0Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.0Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Landscape
0.0Limited
0.0Limited
Travel
3.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
2.5Limited
3.5Limited✓ wins

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

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264 (MP4)

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 110.1, 63.8, 39.9

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only PowerShot SX740 HS supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Bird, Vehicle

  • Max video bit rate

    150 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix ZS80

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, MP4

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 112, 68.8, 41.6

  • 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

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 100 — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓Resolution — Both 20.3 MP
  • ✓ISO max (native) — Both 3,200
  • ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
  • ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
  • ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
  • ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 60 fps

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

✓ = category winner

PowerShot SX740 HS
Lumix ZS80
Resolution
20.3 MP
20.3 MP
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch CMOS
1/2.3-inch BSI MOS
Sensor size
6.17 × 4.55 mm
6.17 x 4.55 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
PowerShot SX740 HS
Lumix ZS80
Aperture
f/3.3–6.9
f/3.3-6.4
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24–960 mm
24-720 mm
PowerShot SX740 HS
Lumix ZS80
Processor
DIGIC 8
Venus Engine
PowerShot SX740 HS
Lumix ZS80
ISO min (native)
100
80✓−20 less
ISO max (native)
3,200
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
6,400
PowerShot SX740 HS
Lumix ZS80
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/2000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

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 299 g and Lumix ZS80 weighs 328 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 29 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and Lumix ZS80 record 4K video?

PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 30p. 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 June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.