Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ150

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 3 years after the FZ150 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A900 grades vs the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A900 compared to the FZ150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and FZ150 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and FZ150.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A900 to offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent A900 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.