Panasonic FZ300 has a
12.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Canon SX60 HS has a
16.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.
Below you can see the FZ300 and SX60 HS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FZ300 and Canon SX60 HS Cameras
Panasonic FZ300 and Canon SX60 HS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Panasonic FZ300 has 18% larger pixel area compared to Canon SX60 HS, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic FZ300
or the
Canon SX60 HS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
