Canon vs Panasonic:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Canon had more branded searches than Panasonic among camera brands worldwide. Canon was estimated to have 356K branded searches compared to Panasonic’s 74K, and held an 8% Share of Search versus Panasonic’s 1.7%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Canon or Panasonic?
Compare the camera brands photographers buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Canon, Panasonic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sony | Fujifilm | Nikon | Canon | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.1% | 20.6% | 11.3% | 7.9% | 4.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.4% | 18.5% | 10.1% | 7% | 3% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.4% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 6.7% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.6% | 21.4% | 9.6% | 8% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.6% | 17.9% | 12% | 8.2% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.3% | 21% | 11.5% | 7.9% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.7% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 7.6% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 57.8% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.4% | 18.4% | 10.1% | 8.1% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.1% | 18.9% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.7% | 18.5% | 10.1% | 8% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Canon and Panasonic comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Canon was ahead of Panasonic in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Canon’s estimated Share of Search among camera brands worldwide moved from 7.9% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 315K to 356K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Panasonic’s estimated Share of Search among camera brands worldwide moved from 4.1% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 74K.
How did search popularity change for camera brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canon’s and Panasonic’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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