Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ150

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FZ150, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 21 months before the FZ150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX700 matches up versus the FZ150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX700 vs the FZ150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and FZ150 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and FZ150.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FX700 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.