Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Panasonic FZ150
SX10 IS | FZ150 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Canon SX10 IS
FZ150 | SX10 IS | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 39 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ150
SX10 IS | FZ150 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
Examine the Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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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 |