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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 7 years before the FZ300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX1 IS grades against the FZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 FZ300 SX1 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2015March 2009More modern by 76 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 SX1 IS FZ300 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS and the FZ300.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and FZ300 is 64 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and FZ300.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ300 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
46
 has manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/500s)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
46
 has manual focus
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
56
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (615 grams)
59
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 weather proofing
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
33
 great zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography information
52
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long reach (560mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors in class (615 grams)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 weather proofing
 boasts focus by touch
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 heavier than competition (691g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
44
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (2.8")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse recording
52
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
57
 relatively wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (615g)
62
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic port
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition (691 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-27 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 615g (1.36 lbs) 691g (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $598