Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX130 IS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic FH27
SX150 IS | FH27 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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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 |