Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX150 IS was released 3 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX150 IS scores versus the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic ZS1
SX150 IS | ZS1 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | May 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon SX150 IS
ZS1 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS1
SX150 IS | ZS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS vs the ZS1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and ZS1 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and ZS1.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX150 IS because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon SX150 IS will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-05-14 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 lbs) | 229 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $249 | $0 |