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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic FZ150

 SX200 IS FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Canon SX200 IS

 FZ150 SX200 IS 
RevealedApril 2012May 2009More modern by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FZ150

 SX200 IS FZ150 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

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

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (410 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
63
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
good battery (410 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (528g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FZ150
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 528 gr (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $329 $499