• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX150 IS advantages over Panasonic ZS15

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 320 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 4 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic ZS15 advantages over Canon SX150 IS

  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 45 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    208g vs 312g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Optically-stabilized 12x zoom lens, large 3" LCD screen, full PASM exposure control, super-close macro shooting, 1280x720p HD video recording, low price.

  • Slow performance, poor battery life (good with NiMH rechargeables, though), no HDMI output to connect to HDTV.

  • Read our Canon SX150 IS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-H20

Canon SX150 IS
Sony DSC-H20
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Manual focus
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Sony DSC-H20

Panasonic ZS15
Sony DSC-H20
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony DSC-H20

Compared to Canon SX130 IS

Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX130 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX130 IS

Panasonic ZS15
Canon SX130 IS
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Canon SX130 IS

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic ZS10
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS10

Panasonic ZS15
Panasonic ZS10
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic ZS8
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS8

Panasonic ZS15
Panasonic ZS8
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS8

Compared to Canon SX160

Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX160
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160

Panasonic ZS15
Canon SX160
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

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