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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 2 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX150 IS scores versus the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic TS2

 SX150 IS TS2 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 28 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon SX150 IS

 TS2 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic TS2

 SX150 IS TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS provides outer measurements 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 TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS and the TS2.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and TS2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and TS2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX150 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography details
Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (130 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (130 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (130 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-14 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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