Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS30

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 7 months prior to the ZS30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX150 IS grades versus the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS and the ZS30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and ZS30 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and ZS30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.