Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX540 HS grades vs the FZ1000 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the FZ1000 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and FZ1000 II is 69 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and FZ1000 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SX540 HS uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The older SX540 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.