Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

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Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX530 HS Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic FZ300 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic FZ300 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic FZ300 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon SX540 HS
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Differences

Canon SX530 HS advantages over Panasonic FZ300

Less expensive
$259 vs $448
Save money for lenses or accessories
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 600 mm
Capture objects farther away
Lighter weight
442g vs 724g
Lighter weight
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Panasonic FZ300 advantages over Canon SX530 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.4
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
12.3 fps vs 1.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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Good image quality for its class; Improved ergonomics; Impressive new EVF and rear display; Versatile 24-600mm equivalent f/2.8 lens; Faster autofocus performance; 4K video and 4K Photo features.
Bulky camera body; Excessive default noise reduction applied at lower ISOs; Continuous autofocus performance is inconsistent.
Read our Panasonic FZ300 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Canon SX530 HS

Panasonic FZ200

$259
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$890
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Panasonic FZ300

Panasonic FZ200

$473
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$890
1/2.3 inch

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ200

Compared to Olympus SP-820UZ

Canon SX530 HS

Olympus SP-820UZ

$259
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$299
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 60p video
Bulb shutter

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Panasonic FZ300

Olympus SP-820UZ

$473
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$299
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Compared to Fujifilm S8200

Canon SX530 HS

Fujifilm S8200

$259
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$325
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Panasonic FZ300

Fujifilm S8200

$473
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$325
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm S8200

Compared to Canon SX520 HS

Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX520 HS

$259
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$345
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX520 HS

Panasonic FZ300

Canon SX520 HS

$473
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$345
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Canon SX520 HS

Compared to Canon SX540 HS

Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX540 HS

$259
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$364
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX540 HS

Panasonic FZ300

Canon SX540 HS

$473
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$364
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

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