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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was brought out 5 years prior to the FZ300 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 FZ300 SX30 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2015September 2010Newer by 58 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 SX30 IS FZ300 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS versus the FZ300.
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and FZ300 is 64 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and FZ300.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX30 IS to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (14MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
46
 manual focus
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography information
49
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than others (601g)
59
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 weather sealing
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
43
 great zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
51
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
58
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (840mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others (601 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
59
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 includes touch to focus
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 more heavy than average in class (691g)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
52
 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
50
 pretty wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than others (601g)
62
 relatively wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone socket
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than average in class (691g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 601 grams (1.32 pounds) 691 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $598