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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic ZS1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic ZS1

 SX150 IS ZS1 
ReleasedMay 2012May 2009More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon SX150 IS

 ZS1 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS1

 SX150 IS ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and ZS1 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (130 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (130 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (130 shots)
no Timelapse recording
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS1
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
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