Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was released 14 months prior to the FZ150 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FX78 matches up against the FZ150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 offers external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FX78 against the FZ150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and FZ150 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and FZ150.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FX78 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.