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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 14 months earlier than the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX150 IS grades versus the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic TS5

 SX150 IS TS5 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon SX150 IS

 TS5 SX150 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2013May 2012Newer by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic TS5

 SX150 IS TS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has got physical 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 TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic TS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the TS5.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and TS5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and TS5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competitors (306g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
great battery power (370 shots)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
52
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
great battery power (370 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic TS5
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-14 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photos 370 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $350