Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1x & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are provided at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic FZ150
R-D1x | FZ150 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Epson R-D1x
FZ150 | R-D1x | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 235k | Sharper display (+225k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic FZ150
R-D1x | FZ150 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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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 |