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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FZ150, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very similar but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was released 5 years later than the FZ150 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GH5S matches up versus the FZ150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FZ150

 GH5S FZ150 
LaunchedJanuary 2018April 2012More recent by 70 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic GH5S

 FZ150 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ150

 GH5S FZ150 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GH5S compared to the FZ150.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and FZ150 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and FZ150.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ150 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GH5S is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
68
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (410 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
56
great battery life (410 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (528 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
62
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (528 grams)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ150
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-01-08 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 -
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 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 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.50 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 528 gr (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 410 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Launch cost $2,498 $499