Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS10
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was launched 16 months later than the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic ZS10
SX150 IS | ZS10 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon SX150 IS
ZS10 | SX150 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS10
SX150 IS | ZS10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the ZS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and ZS10 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and ZS10.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX150 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-05-14 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306g (0.67 pounds) | 219g (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 images | 260 images |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $249 | $350 |