Panasonic Lumix ZS70
Score: 88/100
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Panasonic LUMIX ZS70S blends a 30× zoom, 4K video, and a high-resolution EVF into a pocket-sized body, making it a versatile travel and vlog camera. Its small sensor and lack of external mic keep it from being a professional tool, but it offers strong stabilization and creative 4K Photo modes.
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 | 10 fpsbest | |
380 shotsbest | 265 shots |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Image Quality(1) | ||
Optical Zoom (x) | 30 x | 40 x |
Video(2) | ||
Video Resolution (p) | 3840x2160 p | 2160 p |
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) | 10 fps | 10.0 fps |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (shots) (shots) | 380 shots | 265 shots |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 322 g | 299 g |
Display(1) | ||
Screen Resolution (dots) | 1040000 dots | 922000 dots |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Port Type | Micro-USB | Micro USB |
Features(1) | ||
Autofocus System | Hybrid DFD | Contrast-Detect AF |
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CameraDecision and Filmtools rank the ZS70S as a top-tier travel zoom, praising its 30× optical zoom, 4K video, high-resolution EVF and tilting screen, while noting sensor size and lack of mic input as trade-offs.
Users love the massive zoom, 5-axis stabilization and selfie-friendly screen, but often mention low-light image quality, the tiny EVF and missing external mic as drawbacks.
“Exceptionally long 30× zoom in a compact body.”
“The 4K video quality is excellent for travel vlogs.”
“Wish it had a mic jack for better audio.”
Similar 40× zoom but lacks an EVF; ZS70S offers better stabilization and 4K Photo features.
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.
