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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic FH5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 17 months later than the FH5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX150 IS grades vs the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic FH5

          

          

            
 SX150 IS FH5 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 17 months
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Canon SX150 IS

          

          

            
 FH5 SX150 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FH5

          

          

            
 SX150 IS FH5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS provides external dimensions 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 FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the FH5.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and FH5 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and FH5.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

            Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
34
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (306 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (130 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
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 lighter than average (306g)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (130 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 has focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery power (130 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging information
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than average (306g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FH5
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 1 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 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 1 1
Price at release $249 $169