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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 22 months after the FZ150 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX600 HS grades versus the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic FZ150

 SX600 HS FZ150 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2012More modern by 22 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Canon SX600 HS

 FZ150 SX600 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FZ150

 SX600 HS FZ150 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS and the FZ150.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and FZ150 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and FZ150.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.8)
56
better than average battery life (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (528g)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competition (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
62
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (528g)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FZ150
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-04-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 528g (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $499