Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ100
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ200

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was launched 4 years after the FZ100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX410 IS matches up against the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic FZ100
SX410 IS | FZ100 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Canon SX410 IS
FZ100 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FZ100
SX410 IS | FZ100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS against the FZ100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and FZ100 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and FZ100.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 540 gr (1.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 185 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $199 | $500 |