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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FZ150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was unveiled 4 years before the FZ150 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FS15 grades versus the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FZ150

 FS15 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic FS15

 FZ150 FS15 
AnnouncedApril 2012January 2009Newer by 39 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FZ150

 FS15 FZ150 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 versus the FZ150.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and FZ150 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and FZ150.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
great battery power (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (528g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography features
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
62
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FZ150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-16 2012-04-11
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 528 gr (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 410 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $499