Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 6 months before the FZ300 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX610 HS grades versus the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS and the FZ300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and FZ300 is 93 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and FZ300.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.