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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 3 years after the FX580 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX150 IS matches up against the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic FX580

 SX150 IS FX580 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon SX150 IS

 FX580 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FX580

 SX150 IS FX580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the FX580.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and FX580 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and FX580.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX150 IS to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
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lighter than competition (306g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (130 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type AA -
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $499