Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ150
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched June 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
- Successor is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2012
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe SX260 HS was launched 2 months after the FZ150 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX260 HS grades vs the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Panasonic FZ150
SX260 HS | FZ150 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Canon SX260 HS
FZ150 | SX260 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FZ150
SX260 HS | FZ150 | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | April 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS versus the FZ150.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and FZ150 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and FZ150.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-06-04 | 2012-04-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 pounds) | 528 gr (1.16 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 230 shots | 410 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $349 | $499 |