Panasonic DC-ZS99K
Score: 95/100
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 is a travel-focused point-and-shoot with a massive 30× zoom, 4K video, and a flip-up touchscreen, packaged in a compact body. While its sensor is small and battery life modest, it offers strong stabilization and modern connectivity.
The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is a compact travel superzoom that packs a 40× optical lens, 4K video and a flip-up screen into a lightweight body, making it ideal for vacations and casual vlogging. It delivers solid zoom performance and stabilization but falls short on low-light image quality and lacks RAW support.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20.3 MPbest | 20.3 MPbest | |
0.43 inchesbest | 0.43 inchesbest | |
30 x | 40 xbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.3 fbest | 3.3 fbest |
6,400 ISObest | 6,400 ISObest | |
— | 2,160 pbest | |
— | 10 fpsbest | |
280 shotsbest | 265 shots |
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| Attribute | | |
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Image Quality(1) | ||
Optical Zoom (x) | 30 x | 40 x |
Video(1) | ||
Video Resolution (p) | 3840x2160 p | 2160 p |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (shots) (shots) | 280 shots | 265 shots |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 322 g | 299 g |
Display(1) | ||
Screen Resolution (dots) | 1843200 dots | 922000 dots |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Port Type | USB-C | Micro USB |
Features(1) | ||
Autofocus System | 49-area | Contrast-Detect AF |
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Professional reviewers praise the ZS99 for its unrivaled 30× zoom, pocketable form factor, versatile 4K video and photo capabilities, but criticize the small sensor and lack of a viewfinder.
Users love the travel friendliness, flip-up screen and smooth 4K video, yet complain about soft images at full zoom, no viewfinder, and quick battery drain with Wi-Fi active.
“Perfect for travel-fits in my pocket and zooms in on distant landmarks”
“Love the flip screen for selfies and vlogging”
“4K video is smooth and the stabilization works well”
Professional reviewers acknowledge the SX740 HS as a capable travel superzoom with solid zoom and 4K video, yet note that its image quality doesn't outshine modern smartphones and the lack of RAW and touchscreen limit its appeal to enthusiasts.
Everyday users love the extreme zoom, one-hand operation and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, but complain about shutter lag, soft images at max zoom, poor low-light performance and short battery life under heavy use.
