Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
(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
- Released July 2010
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX520 HS was announced 4 years after the FZ100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Panasonic FZ100
SX520 HS | FZ100 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Canon SX520 HS
FZ100 | SX520 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic FZ100
SX520 HS | FZ100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS has got external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the FZ100.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ100-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and FZ100 is 69 and 67 respectively.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and FZ100.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 441 grams (0.97 lbs) | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
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 | 210 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $219 | $500 |