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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was manufactured 17 months after the S1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX150 IS scores against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic S1

 SX150 IS S1 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S1 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic S1

 SX150 IS S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS features physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the S1.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and S1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and S1.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Panasonic S1
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (130 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
64
lighter than others in class (306g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (130 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than others in class (117g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
46
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (130 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-14 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos 240 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $269