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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 155
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FZ60, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was introduced 20 months after the FZ60 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 150 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 150 IS scores versus the FZ60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Panasonic FZ60

 ELPH 150 IS FZ60 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2012Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 FZ60 ELPH 150 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FZ60

 ELPH 150 IS FZ60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the FZ60.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 150 IS and FZ60.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography advice
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
better than average battery life (450 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (493 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (493 grams)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FZ60
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Otherwise known as IXUS 155 Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2012-07-18
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 450 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $350