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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS scores against the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic ZS45

          

          

            
 SX150 IS ZS45 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Canon SX150 IS

          

          

            
 ZS45 SX150 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015May 2012More recent by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS45

          

          

            
 SX150 IS ZS45 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the ZS45.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and ZS45 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and ZS45.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

            Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
37
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography information
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
69
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (249 grams)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (130 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
55
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography advice
64
 lighter than competitors in class (306g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 terrible battery life (130 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (249g)
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography information
46
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery life (130 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse function
47
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (306g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic jack
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (249g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS45
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 1 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $249 $300