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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic FH27, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 17 months later than the FH27 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades vs the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic FH27

 SX150 IS FH27 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 17 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon SX150 IS

 FH27 SX150 IS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FH27

 SX150 IS FH27 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS features outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the FH27.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and FH27 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and FH27.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 shots 250 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $229