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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZR1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX150 IS grades against the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic ZR1

 SX150 IS ZR1 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2009More recent by 35 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon SX150 IS

 ZR1 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZR1

 SX150 IS ZR1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS and the ZR1.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and ZR1 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and ZR1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (130 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography details
64
lighter than competition (306g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (130 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (130 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZR1
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-14 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine V
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 14MP 12MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery style AA -
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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $280