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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
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
  • Announced April 2012
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Epson and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and FZ150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was revealed 4 years before the FZ150 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R-D1x scores against the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic FZ150

 R-D1x FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Epson R-D1x

 FZ150 R-D1x 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k235kSharper display (+225k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic FZ150

 R-D1x FZ150 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x provides physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications 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 Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the R-D1x versus the FZ150.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and FZ150 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and FZ150.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ150 will give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
no manual mode
MP count low (6MP)
41
focusing manually
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
39
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
56
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (528 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (528 grams)
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic FZ150
 Epson R-D1xPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Company Epson Panasonic
Model Epson R-D1x Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-27 2012-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 235 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 pounds) 528 grams (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 410 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,709 $499