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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 20 months earlier than the FZ150 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX130 IS scores against the FZ150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic FZ150

 SX130 IS FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Canon SX130 IS

 FZ150 SX130 IS 
LaunchedApril 2012August 2010More modern by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FZ150

 SX130 IS FZ150 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while 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).

See the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the FZ150.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and FZ150 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and FZ150.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
61
lighter than others (308 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
better than average battery (410 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (528 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
62
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (528g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FZ150
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 528 gr (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $499