Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ150

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 22 months earlier than the FZ150 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX210 IS matches up against the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS and the FZ150.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and FZ150 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and FZ150.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.