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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 7 years before the FZ300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Panasonic FZ300

 SX10 IS FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Canon SX10 IS

 FZ300 SX10 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2009More modern by 79 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ300

 SX10 IS FZ300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS versus the FZ300.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and FZ300 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and FZ300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ300 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
has face detection focusing
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (380 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (600 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery life (380 CIPA)
weather proof
has touch to focus
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competitors (691 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (691 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format 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 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 691 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Type of battery - 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $275 $598