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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 10 months after the FZ47 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic FZ47

          

          

            
 SX150 IS FZ47 
RevealedMay 2012July 2011More modern by 10 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon SX150 IS

          

          

            
 FZ47 SX150 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FZ47

          

          

            
 SX150 IS FZ47 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS offers external 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 FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS versus the FZ47.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and FZ47 is 86 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and FZ47.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (306g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (130 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery life (400 per charge)
 max fps low (4.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than average in class (306g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (130 shots)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (498g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery (130 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than average in class (306g)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic socket
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no mic support
 heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FZ47
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-14 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
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 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 306g (0.67 lb) 498g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $379