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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 4 years before the FZ150 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX10 IS scores versus the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Panasonic FZ150

 SX10 IS FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Canon SX10 IS

 FZ150 SX10 IS 
RevealedApril 2012January 2009Fresher by 39 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ150

 SX10 IS FZ150 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS and the FZ150.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and FZ150 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and FZ150.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ150 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography advice
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery power (410 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (528g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (528g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ150
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 528g (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $275 $499