Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ150

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FZ150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was introduced 3 years prior to the FZ150 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP2 scores vs the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications 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 the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 vs the FZ150.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and FZ150 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and FZ150.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.