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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 2 months prior to the FZ60 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic FZ60

 SX150 IS FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Canon SX150 IS

 FZ60 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FZ60

 SX150 IS FZ60 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2012Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS and the FZ60.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and FZ60 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and FZ60.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
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lighter than average (306g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (130 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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great battery power (450 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery power (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging information
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic FZ60
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 493g (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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