Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FZ300

Lets look closer at the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 23 months prior to the FZ300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX170 IS scores against the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS features physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 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).

Contrast the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX170 IS against the FZ300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and FZ300 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and FZ300.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX170 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.