Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000
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![Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS/Canon-SX540-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Revealed June 2014
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ2500
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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.
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The SX540 HS was manufactured 20 months after the FZ1000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX540 HS matches up against the FZ1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Panasonic FZ1000
SX540 HS | FZ1000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | June 2014 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Canon SX540 HS
FZ1000 | SX540 HS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Panasonic FZ1000
SX540 HS | FZ1000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has got external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS versus the FZ1000.
![Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and FZ1000 is 69 and 55 respectively.
![Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and FZ1000.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The SX540 HS features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more recent SX540 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.
![Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
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 SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2014-06-12 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 442 gr (0.97 lbs) | 831 gr (1.83 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 205 images | 360 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $800 |