Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FZ150

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic FZ150, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively close but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and FZ150 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-1 was revealed 14 months before the FZ150 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XZ-1 scores against the FZ150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 features outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while 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).

Check the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic FZ150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-1 compared to the FZ150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and FZ150 is 88 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and FZ150.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ150 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older XZ-1 will be behind in sensor innovation.