Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FZ150

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-300 versus Panasonic FZ150, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-300 was launched 8 years earlier than the FZ150 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-300 scores versus the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-300 provides outside dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-300 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-300 against the FZ150.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and FZ150 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and FZ150.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-300 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ150 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.