Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic ZS20

Here, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic ZS20, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was revealed 22 months after the ZS20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 150 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 150 IS scores versus the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the ZS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and ZS20.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 150 IS to give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 150 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.