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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic 3D1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 7 months later than the 3D1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX150 IS grades against the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic 3D1

 SX150 IS 3D1 
IntroducedMay 2012November 2011More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon SX150 IS

 3D1 SX150 IS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic 3D1

 SX150 IS 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the 3D1.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and 3D1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and 3D1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (130 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average (306 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (130 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
includes touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (130 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photographs 200 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $670