Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS3

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS and the ZS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and ZS3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and ZS3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.