• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Canon SX740 HS

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/3200 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX740 HS advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    960 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Panasonic TS7
Panasonic ZS60
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic ZS60
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Nikon A900

Panasonic TS7
Nikon A900
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $397
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC
Canon SX740 HS
Nikon A900
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer video battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $397
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • NFC

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic TS7
Canon SX730 HS
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC
Canon SX740 HS
Canon SX730 HS
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Longer video battery life
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC

Compared to Panasonic ZS70

Panasonic TS7
Panasonic ZS70
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic ZS70
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Panasonic TS7
Panasonic ZS80
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion
Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic ZS80
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
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