Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX520 HS versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 2 years later than the FZ150 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX520 HS scores vs the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS has physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS versus the FZ150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and FZ150 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and FZ150.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.