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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Revealed April 2012
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched 22 months prior to the FZ150 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FX75 scores against the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic FZ150

 FX75 FZ150 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic FX75

 FZ150 FX75 
RevealedApril 2012June 2010More modern by 22 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic FZ150

 FX75 FZ150 

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 features outer measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FX75 vs the FZ150.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and FZ150 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and FZ150.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FX75 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
67
has touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
56
great battery life (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic FZ150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-01 2012-04-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
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 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
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 distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, 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 165 grams (0.36 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $139 $499