Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ150

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was revealed 21 months before the FZ150 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ100 scores vs the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ100 and the FZ150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and FZ150 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and FZ150.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.