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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 16 months earlier than the FZ100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX1 IS matches up against the FZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic FZ100

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 FZ100 SX1 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2010March 2009More modern by 16 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ100

		

		

			
 SX1 IS FZ100 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic FZ100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS versus the FZ100.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and FZ100 is 64 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and FZ100.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/500s)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography info
56
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (615 grams)
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (4.0 frames/s)
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
52
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (560mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (615g)
 low MP (10MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography advice
44
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (2.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have external mic port
 heavier than others in class (615g)
64
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external mic socket
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $500