Canon PowerShot SX740 vs Panasonic LUMIX ZS70

[@RackFocusProductions1226]

the effort for this review is incredible, thank you. Thought the Canon looked better outside BUT felt like the Panasonic had the better coloring inside.

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks so much! Overall I do prefer the Panasonic. Cheers and thanks so much for watching.

[@haileykboyd]

5 years later and this video is still so useful!! I’ve been really torn trying to decide between the two but this really helped me decide. Thank you for this fantastic and detailed video!

[@PhotoGearFun]

It's my pleasure I'm glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching!

[@rjkral]

Great couple of cameras to compare. I’m a huge Panasonic fan and can see here the canon result often looks better. The studio shot right at the start you can clearly see the canon is more pleasing. Then again that flower shot though, clearly Panny was better there. Ima fan of Panny because of all the very useful features; you can take a photo during video (doesn’t interrupt the video) and easily grab a frame of video later in camera and access an image: I find this VERY useful

[@PhotoGearFun]

I'm a huge Panny fan as well and I prefer the Panasonic because of the flexibility it provides. No one packs as many features into a camera than Panasonic as you mentioned. The Canon is nice for its simplicity though. Tough to go wrong with either of these for the price. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@Servfer]

Best comparison video I've seen on these 2 cameras. Want to get one of these this month but still can't make my mind up.. Its a point and shoot so maybe the simplistic nature of the Canon serves its purpose. Thanks for the upload, great job!

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks so much! It's a tough choice for sure. I can tell you I use the Panasonic more than the Canon but mostly because of how I can customize the Panasonic. I do like having Raw photo capabilities plus control over the video settings. Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@MollyFitzBrown]

Nice comparison video :) Keep up the great work!

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks so much Molly!

[@laurenjoy4771]

Hey there! I've stumbled across your videos while doing research between the Canon PowerShot SX740 & Panasonic LUMIX ZS70. I just wanted to say that your videos have been SO HELPFUL and I really appreciate the level of detail, comparison, and advice you provide. Hope you're happy and healthy in life - cheers!

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thank you so much for the kind words they mean a lot! I’m so glad you found the videos helpful!

[@laurenjoy4771]

I am still really debating between the two! Would you recommend one over the other, by any chance?

[@PhotoGearFun]

I think overall I prefer the Canon but the two are very close and I think either would make a great camera. For video the Canon seems better to me for photos the Panasonic had more flexibility. Hope this helps.

[@peacesellsbutimbroke]

I've been studying for new camera and this is what it came down to. I'm glad I found this video and out of all of the videos I've watched this is the last video I watch. They are both so good in specs. But I think I will choose the SX740 instead of the ZS70

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks so much for the kind words. For the price both of these cameras are a great value. Hope you enjoy the Canon. Cheers

[@ivywildwss]

Many THANKS for the comparison shots! the proof is in the pudding. I do outdoor zoom wildlife photography while hiking/biking, and indoor close-ups.

[@PhotoGearFun]

It's my pleasure I'm glad they helped. Thanks for watching!

[@sooziesunshine]

Great review, thank you! I'm currently considering these two cameras and appreciate the detailed comparisons.

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thank you I'm glad you liked the review hopefully it will help with your decision. Cheers!

[@samaraflener4484]

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[@nikomaniego3134]

Definitely canon standout out for me among the two cameras. Nice review sir.

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thank you so much. They are both nice little cameras. Thanks for watching and your kind words. Chess.

[@jezabelpagan4797]

Just the audio of the Canon by itself wins for me

[@yqtree]

this is a really good video i was looking for !! thanks!!

[@PhotoGearFun]

It's my pleasure I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@timshields3245]

This is exactly the video I needed, thank you so much.

[@PhotoGearFun]

You are so welcome! Cheers

[@ruolov1]

Which one is louder and which one takes a minute to turn on? Thank you. I think the Canon ones are good for selfies and video. Panasonic Lumix ones are good for focus and optical zoom for shooting far away.

[@PhotoGearFun]

It’s been so long I don’t remember but they both boot up quickly and as I remember they are both fairly quiet in operation. They are pretty equal minus what I pointed out in the video

[@nomadland99]

Very well done video. Helped me make my mind up. Although it was close, I thought the SX740 did a better job in most "Auto" situations which is what I plan on using. Thanks for sharing!

[@PhotoGearFun]

It’s my pleasure so glad this video helped. Cheers

[@frank_ferrante]

One thing I don't understand well is how they perform in terms of resistance to noise. I will use these camera in full manual. Imagine to shoot at a concert between the public, which of them has better resistance to noise and show less grain? (Suppose to use the same settings, e.g. T 1/200s F/5 ISO 3200)

[@PhotoGearFun]

They are very close to the same for low light noise performance. The Canon may have slightly better noise reduction applied to the video. They have the same size sensor. Neither of them are great in low light due to their sensor size. That being said they are both great in good light. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@frank_ferrante]

@@PhotoGearFun so going for the ZS100 or the newer ZR200 with a bigger sensor can be a better solution?

[@PhotoGearFun]

A1" sensor would be better in low light assuming it has a 1.8 aperture. I'm not sure if your budget is but the LX 100 is good in low light. I did a review on that on the channel. I would say though that the zs100 or zs200 would be better than the Zs70

[@frank_ferrante]

@@PhotoGearFun thank you very much 🙏

[@PhotoGearFun]

It's my pleasure

[@thecasualhiker3566]

So, now I've watched this video too and are even more conflicted. Amazing review though.

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks so much. To me it boild down to do you want a camera that had lots of controls that is slightly complicated if so the Panasonic is a great choice. If you want very easy to use and less complicated the Canon is a good choice. Both take very good video and pictures for the price. The super zoom is amazing on both. Good luck in your quest.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@PhotoGearFun what point and shoot $450 or less has the best stabil on video? (like Gopro 8)

[@PhotoGearFun]

@@BOOSTEDLASER sadly no point and shoot has anywhere near the stability of the Hero 8. That being said the Hero 8 may have the best stability to date. If you a looking to VLOG the Hero 8 may be your best best. I did find the stability on the ZS70 to be good enough for my use but that is subjective. Are you looking for a camera you can take both photos and videos with?

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@PhotoGearFun Yes pics and vid. I wonder why 100s of cams exist and NONE have even close to Gopro stabil technology. I dont need such a tough cam. If that DJI Pocket or KT Renouvou something had a 2.0 version that may work. Not for VLOG. I want like a Cannon ELF that can do HD or 4k with decent stabil tech. ODD that no MFG has this combo. I bet in 2-5 years ALL cams will have Gopro like stabil tech. I guess I could get a small point and shoot and use a gimbal. Most I have seen (not many) are so big and goofey. I need a small light one. Bleh

[@PhilEVignolaJr]

@@BOOSTEDLASER GoPro uses a clever combination of hardware and software to get their great stabilization and right now no camera has the software built in to compete with GoPro. Did you find the stabilization in the Panasonic shown is this video was acceptable? I really like that little camera but stabilization in video isn't a huge concern for me.

[@mattburns545]

Why not set the two cameras at the same settings so that we get an apples to apples comparison? Maybe you did but I didn’t wait around till the end.

[@mopper161]

Thanks for this amazingly helpful video!

[@PhotoGearFun]

You are welcome thanks so much for the kind words. So glad the video helped. Cheers.

[@jl3597]

Thanks for the great video! It's nice that the Panasonic has so many features, but I really don't need them and prefer to have the simplicity of the Canon. Thanks again for helping me decide.

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad the video helped. Cheers.

[@doremanu]

What does it mean:"Canon does have a 5 minute 4k limit"? Is it impossible to shoot video clips longer than 5 minuts?

[@PhotoGearFun]

Hello thanks for the question. Yes with the Canon the longest you can record a 4k video clip is 5 minutes. After 5 minutes the recording will stop. You can start another one right away but 5 minutes is the limit per clip. Hope this helps. Cheers.

[@doremanu]

Thank you @@PhotoGearFun

[@EllaPesonenArt]

@@PhotoGearFun Hi, does the camera have any sound when it stops recording, like a beep? Or does it just stop and you don't know about it? Thanks

[@PhotoGearFun]

@@EllaPesonenArt hello you can have it beep I just usually turn the beeps off. Hope this helps. Cheers

[@EllaPesonenArt]

@@PhotoGearFun Great news, thanks... I create timelapse paintings and don't have the time to be checking every 5 minutes if its still recording so a beep will be great.

[@news603redux]

Fantastic video, thanks very much. I don't think it's even close - the Canon is sharper, has better saturation and as for video, you can see the Lumix 'search' for focus {look at your eyes ...} just as it does in my Lumix FZ200. You saved me some $$$, thanks again!

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks so much for the very kind words. I like them both but yes the Lumix does hunt more with the focus. For a point and shot application Canon does a great job. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@rnorm9847]

I noticed on my zs70 the iintelligent auto seems to give less saturated 4k video. However when I use the P setting the video is more saturated. To me my 4k video from the zs70 looks really clear,detailed and colorful. Also it has a touchscreen and 4k photo options where you can pull out 8 megapixel photos from a 4k stream as well as stop motion and time lapse options. By the way I was thinking of getting the new Sony hx95 or 99 until I read the details on the Sony site and discovered they will limit 4k video on these new cameras to just 5 minutes!! I understand they do this on the Rx100 line including the latest ones. How come Panasonic can offer 15 minute 4k for at least a year already and Sony is still stuck at 5 minutes. ?? Can't t they redesign the sensor to avoid overheating? Based on my experience 5 minutes is quite impractical.

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks so much for watching and the thoughtful comment. I generally use my zs70 in manual mode for stills and video. I really love the video that comes from it with a little bit of in camera and post processing tweaking. The only real complaint I have is the auto focus. I have 4 Panasonic cameras and the AF is pretty bad on all of them. All of the other features more than make up for that though. I am impressed with the Canon it does have a 5 minute 4k limit as well so you will have to be careful there for my use though that is OK. I looked at the new Sony hx95 as well but I'm not sure when it if it's coming to the US.

[@Lizerator]

Thanks, interesting!

[@jairocolombo4410]

For me, in vídeo and áudio Canon is better, the colors are more vivid How many photos you can take with the Canon with one battery?

[@PhotoGearFun]

I have used the Canon and the Panasonic for a day at Disney and the zoo and have shot video and photos (around 50-100) one one battery. It would be a good idea to have a spare battery with you though. Hope this helps. Cheers.

[@jlina]

I'm confused!! I just sent the Cannon back and ordered the Panasonic because the Cannon flash was so bright it washed out all my inside shots. Saw your other video, the Panasonic will be worse?? Oh nooooooo. Does the Cannon go below f8? Thanks!

[@PhotoGearFun]

I think f/8 is the limit on the Canon and the Panasonic. The good news is that if you shoot in a manual mode you can control the flash output on the Panasonic. It's on page 5 of the camera menu. Just lower the flash output and you should be ok. Also the auto mode in the Panasonic may do a better job than the Canon give that a shot first. Hope this helps! Cheers.

[@jlina]

@@PhotoGearFun hi thanks! I got it and think the pictures aren't sharp enough! Any zoom at all and leaf edges blur. You think it's the camera overall or the one I got??? Thanks again!

[@PhotoGearFun]

Are you shooting in auto mode? What are the settings the camera is choosing especially for ISO?

[@jlina]

@@PhotoGearFun hi, thanks! I'm in P mode, and I manually focused today and it was so much better! Not sure on ISO yet, my next thing to tackle. I'm halfway through that enormous online manual. OMG! Overall I'll probably keep it and might order an FZ 80 too Amaz took $100 off of it yesterday. If I'm going to learn Panasonic might as well put it to good use:). Also it's raining here but gotta keep texting the camera before return period. Thanks again!

[@yeelintan2937]

How do they perform in low light video shooting?

[@PhotoGearFun]

They are pretty poor in low light. Neither of them do a good job. I tend to just use them when there is decent to good light. Hope this helps. Cheers.

[@kuei12]

Fantastic review!

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks so much!

[@rosegoggin2198]

How long can you shoot a video at 1080p with each of these camera’s?

[@PhotoGearFun]

I will check both of them out tomorrow and get back to you but I think they are both 29 minutes 59 seconds.

[@ljhhjhv]

So overall which is better?

[@PhotoGearFun]

I like the Panasonic more but I like to have greater control over my photos. The Canon is great and very easy to use but you don't get manual control for many things. If you want easy to use go with the Canon for sure. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ljhhjhv]

@@PhotoGearFun this helped alot thanks

[@hametaher-waterengineering4671]

" No manual video mode and No raw photo support" in the Canon device What are the consequences?

[@PhotoGearFun]

Hello. For the video it just means that there are certain settings that you don't have control over like frame rate, shutter, speed, and aperture setting. For photos RAW is a format you can use to get the most data from a picture. A RAW photo captures all of the data without compression and will require editing after you take the shot. This camera only has .jpg which is a compressed (less data) file that is basically edited by the camera automatically. I hope this help. Thanks for watching.

[@mdumdu123]

Does Panasonic camera have panorama? And does it have USB charging facility?

[@PhotoGearFun]

Hello. Yes the Panasonic has a Panorama setting on the mode dial and it can be charged via micro USB. It cannot be powered over USB though. Hope this help. Cheers and thanks for watching.

[@mdumdu123]

@@PhotoGearFun Thank you so much, for the quick reply. And yeah, this helps. Since I am looking for a light weight camera, to take on hiking, camping and safari, thought to go for Panasonic tz90

[@PhotoGearFun]

It's a great little camera. There is a newer model coming out soon tz80 that may be worth a look too.

[@dancewithme5480]

10:21 wich one was panasonic?

[@PhotoGearFun]

The Panasonic is on the right. Hope this helps. Cheers

[@dancewithme5480]

Oh ok thanks, so the red one?

[@PhotoGearFun]

Yes.

[@Itsme-so3vk]

What time limit of 4k recording by tz90?

[@PhotoGearFun]

It's 15 minutes. Cheers and thanks for watching.

[@Itsme-so3vk]

@@PhotoGearFun Can i start recording right after stoping?

[@PhotoGearFun]

@@Itsme-so3vk Yes I haven't had overheating issues with this camera but I have never really pushed it that hard either.Most of my clips are under 15 minutes and if I do go over 15 I usually only record for another 5 or 10 minutes.

[@arnel8986]

Canon looks good and audio!

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I was really surprised at how good the Canon is overall. The sound is especially impressive. Both cameras have their strengths but the Canon has a slight edge in my mind.

[@ishmansinghgill7589]

U reading of the side

[@PhotoGearFun]

? I’m not sure what that means.

[@ishmansinghgill7589]

@@PhotoGearFun i meant next time plzz can u look at the cameras

[@PhotoGearFun]

Oh ok. It’s tough when there are 2 cameras I was looking at one of the two during the review I believe sorry if it was distracting. Cheers and thanks so much for watching.

[@ishmansinghgill7589]

Thanks

[@ishmansinghgill7589]

Soory i didnr know