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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 4 months later than the TS20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX150 IS grades against the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic TS20

 SX150 IS TS20 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon SX150 IS

 TS20 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic TS20

 SX150 IS TS20 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. 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 TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS against the TS20.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and TS20 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and TS20.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others (142 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than others (142g)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic TS20
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-14 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $179