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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX150 IS versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 20 months earlier than the ZS35 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS grades versus the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic ZS35

 SX150 IS ZS35 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX150 IS

 ZS35 SX150 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2012Newer by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS35

 SX150 IS ZS35 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS features 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 ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the ZS35.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and ZS35 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and ZS35.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (130 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (306g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-14 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $300