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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX50 HS
Panasonic FZ150
(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
  • Launched April 2012
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was revealed 2 years after the FZ150 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX60 HS matches up against the FZ150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Panasonic FZ150

 SX60 HS FZ150 
LaunchedSeptember 2014April 2012Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Canon SX60 HS

 FZ150 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ150

 SX60 HS FZ150 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX60 HS versus the FZ150.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and FZ150 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and FZ150.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX60 HS to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (650g)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
53
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography features
57
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (650g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
good battery power (410 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (528 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
62
decently wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average (650 grams)
62
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (528g)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ150
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-16 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.4fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 pounds) 528g (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 40
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 10.9
DXO Low light rating 127 132
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $549 $499