Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX540 HS and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was introduced 3 years after the FZ150 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX540 HS scores versus the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 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).

Look at the Canon SX540 HS and Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS versus the FZ150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and FZ150 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and FZ150.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX540 HS to deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.