Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 23 months earlier than the FZ300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX510 HS grades against the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS features external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the FZ300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and FZ300 is 80 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and FZ300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX510 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.