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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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
  • Introduced April 2012
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FZ150

 FX700 FZ150 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic FX700

 FZ150 FX700 
IntroducedApril 2012July 2010More modern by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FZ150

 FX700 FZ150 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
56
better than average battery (410 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (528 grams)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FZ150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 528g (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $499