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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
86 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 4 years prior to the FZ300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX150 IS scores versus the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 FZ300 SX150 IS 
RevealedJuly 2015May 2012Newer by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 SX150 IS FZ300 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS features outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS and the FZ300.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and FZ300 is 86 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and FZ300.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
42
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
46
 manual focus
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography info
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
59
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 environment sealing
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (691g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography factors
64
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
 great battery pack (380 shots)
 environment sealing
 provides focus by touch
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 more heavy than average (691g)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
46
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery life (130 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
52
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (380 shots)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic support
62
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone support
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than average (691g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 1 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 691 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 380 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $598