Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX700
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2010
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX150 IS was released 23 months after the FX700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic FX700
SX150 IS | FX700 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon SX150 IS
FX700 | SX150 IS | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FX700
SX150 IS | FX700 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the FX700.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and FX700 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and FX700.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX150 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-05-14 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 lb) | 176 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $249 | $399 |