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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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
  • Announced April 2012
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The PEN-F was revealed 3 years later than the FZ150 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the PEN-F matches up against the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic FZ150

 PEN-F FZ150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016April 2012Fresher by 47 months
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus PEN-F

 FZ150 PEN-F 

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FZ150

 PEN-F FZ150 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F has physical measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

See the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the PEN-F versus the FZ150.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and FZ150 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and FZ150.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will show extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer PEN-F should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
41
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
not so great battery life (330 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
75
provides touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
56
better than average battery life (410 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (528g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus PEN-F
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
62
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (528 grams)
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-27 2012-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.50 m
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 lbs) 528g (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 40
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 10.9
DXO Low light rating 894 132
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,000 $499