Canon PowerShot SX540 HS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelPowerShot SX540 HSLumix DMC-SZ10
      MSRP$399.99$199
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      ProcessorDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38884608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Focal Length4.3 - 215 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1200 mm24 - 288 mm
      Optical Zoom50x12x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.5f/3.1 - 6.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm3 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution461k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.9 fps1.4 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      off
      slow synchro      		Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      slow sync w/redeye
      off
      Flash Range5.50 m at Auto ISO5.20 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Exposure ModesManual, Program
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [24 to 35 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [8 Mb/s]
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Dimensions120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62")99 x 60 x 30 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.1 x 6.3 x 5.2"5 x 4.6 x 2"
      Package Weight1.87 lb0.7 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Battery PackNB-6LH
      Battery Life205 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage80 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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