Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FZ150
FS15 | FZ150 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic FS15
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Announced | April 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 39 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FZ150
FS15 | FZ150 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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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 |