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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
69 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(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
Panasonic FZ100
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Panasonic FZ100

		

		

			
 SX520 HS FZ100 
ReleasedJuly 2014July 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Canon SX520 HS

		

		

			
 FZ100 SX520 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic FZ100

		

		

			
 SX520 HS FZ100 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"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
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
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 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.
	
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
54
 manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
46
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography info
45
 excellent zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (210 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1008mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (210 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (540 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
45
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery life (210 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone support
64
 fairly wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with mic support
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition (540g)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic FZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
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