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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 7 months prior to the FH10 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX150 IS scores versus the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic FH10

 SX150 IS FH10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon SX150 IS

 FH10 SX150 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FH10

 SX150 IS FH10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the FH10.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and FH10 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and FH10.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (130 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography info
64
lighter than average in class (306g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (130 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
46
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (130 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
31
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $110