Panasonic FZ47 vs Canon SX150 IS

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Panasonic FZ47 vs Canon SX150 IS

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic FZ47 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the FZ47.

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

Go in depth with our full Canon SX150 IS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX150 IS.

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Differences

Panasonic FZ47 advantages over Canon SX150 IS

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.4
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Fast startup
~1.80 vs 2.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
More telephoto lens reach
600 mm vs 336 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
468k 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
Less shutter lag
0.26 vs 0.74 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
3.7 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon SX150 IS advantages over Panasonic FZ47

Less expensive
$250 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Thinner
45 mm vs 91 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
312g vs 518g
Lighter weight
More pixels
14.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

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
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

Excellent zoom range; Full HD movies; Quick menu for easy adjustments; Excellent controls; Fast shutter lag.
Tendency to blow highlights in cloudy conditions; Lacks RAW mode; Lens hood blocks flash; Movie record button awkward.
Read our Panasonic FZ47 Express Review

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 Nikon P100

Panasonic FZ47

Nikon P100

$400
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
More pixels

$400
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Less shutter lag

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Nikon P100

Canon SX150 IS

Nikon P100

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$400
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P100

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Panasonic FZ47

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 1080p video

$500
1/2.33 inch

Tiltable Screen
RAW file ability

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Canon SX150 IS

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$500
1/2.33 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Panasonic FZ47

Panasonic DMC-FZ40

$400
1/2.33 inch

Shoots 1080p video
Faster JPEG shooting

$400
1/2.33 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Canon SX150 IS

Panasonic DMC-FZ40

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$400
1/2.33 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Compared to Canon SX130 IS

Panasonic FZ47

Canon SX130 IS

$400
1/2.33 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

$149
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs 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

Compared to Canon SX160

Panasonic FZ47

Canon SX160

$400
1/2.33 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

$146
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs 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

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