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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 10 months later than the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX150 IS grades against the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic ZS7

 SX150 IS ZS7 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2011Fresher by 10 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon SX150 IS

 ZS7 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS7

 SX150 IS ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the ZS7.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and ZS7 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and ZS7.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competition (306g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (306 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS7
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-14 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 306 gr (0.67 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" 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 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $350