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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic TS6

 SX150 IS TS6 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon SX150 IS

 TS6 SX150 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015May 2012Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic TS6

 SX150 IS TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS offers physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS and the TS6.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and TS6 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and TS6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (130 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (130 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
73
great battery life (370 shots)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (130 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
52
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic TS6
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-14 2015-01-06
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical 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 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 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $300