Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ150

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the FZ150 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS and the FZ150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and FZ150 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and FZ150.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.