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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic FZ150, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was revealed 5 years later than the FZ150 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the G9 scores versus the FZ150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic FZ150

 G9 FZ150 
LaunchedNovember 2017April 2012More recent by 68 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic G9

 FZ150 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ150

 G9 FZ150 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 features outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 vs the FZ150.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and FZ150 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and FZ150.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G9 will offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern G9 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
41
manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography highlights
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography information
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (400 shots)
56
better than average battery (410 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
77
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
62
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ150
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-11-08 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658g (1.45 lb) 528g (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 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 400 images 410 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Launch price $1,500 $499