Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX48

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX150 IS matches up against the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS and the FX48.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and FX48 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and FX48.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.