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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Older Model is Nikon P80
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P90 was unveiled 4 years before the FZ150 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the P90 matches up vs the FZ150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Panasonic FZ150

 P90 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon P90

 FZ150 P90 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ150

 P90 FZ150 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P90 provides external dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the P90 vs the FZ150.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P90 and FZ150 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and FZ150.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged P90 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography information
28
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography info
37
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery (410 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P90
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
42
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ150
 Nikon Coolpix P90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 400 grams (0.88 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $499