Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 12 months later than the FZ150 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX270 HS grades against the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS against the FZ150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and FZ150 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and FZ150.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX270 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.