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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(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
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
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Panasonic FZ300

 SX60 HS FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Canon SX60 HS

 FZ300 SX60 HS 
RevealedJuly 2015September 2014More recent by 10 months
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ300

 SX60 HS FZ300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
56
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (650g)
59
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (380 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
57
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (650g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
great battery life (380 CIPA)
environment proofing
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
heavier than competitors (691g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (380 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
62
relatively wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than others in class (650 grams)
62
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (691 grams)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
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