Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Replaced the Canon SX50 HS
(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
- Revealed July 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX60 HS was announced 10 months before the FZ300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the FZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Panasonic FZ300
SX60 HS | FZ300 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Canon SX60 HS
FZ300 | SX60 HS | |||
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Revealed | July 2015 | September 2014 | More recent by 10 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ300
SX60 HS | FZ300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS has got external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the FZ300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and FZ300 is 61 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and FZ300.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX60 HS to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX60 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-09-16 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.4fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | 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 | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) | 691 grams (1.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 380 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $549 | $598 |