Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FZ300 and Canon SX50 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ300 has external dimensions of 132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61″) and weighs 691 g (including batteries). Canon SX50 HS has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 106 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.17″) and weighs 595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 and the Canon SX50 HS. Canon SX50 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Panasonic FZ300.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 and Canon SX50 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ300 and Canon SX50 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon SX50 HS is significantly lighter (96g ) than the Panasonic FZ300 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the FZ300 has a big advantage over the SX50 HS which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic FZ300's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SX50 HS's 2.8" screen.