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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(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
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 6 months later than the FZ300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Panasonic FZ300

 SX540 HS FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Canon SX540 HS

 FZ300 SX540 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Panasonic FZ300

 SX540 HS FZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2015Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS features physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS and the FZ300.

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and FZ300 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and FZ300.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography features
44
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (205 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX540 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (205 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
better than average battery power (380 shots)
weather sealing
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than competition (691g)
low resolution (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (205 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
62
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (691g)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Panasonic FZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 pounds) 691 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 205 photos 380 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $598