Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ300

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the FZ300 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades against the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS and the FZ300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and FZ300 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and FZ300.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX160 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.