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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic FZ150

 FX78 FZ150 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic FX78

 FZ150 FX78 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic FZ150

 FX78 FZ150 

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography highlights
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
56
good battery (410 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (528g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
62
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (528 grams)
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic FZ150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Also called Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-25 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 142g (0.31 pounds) 528g (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 images 410 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $210 $499