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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 17 months later than the FH25 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX150 IS grades versus the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic FH25

 SX150 IS FH25 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon SX150 IS

 FH25 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FH25

 SX150 IS FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS against the FH25.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and FH25 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and FH25.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (130 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (130 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (130 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine VI
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.67 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $249 $180