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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

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
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the FZ200 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ150 grades versus the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic FZ200

 FZ150 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic FZ150

 FZ200 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ200

 FZ150 FZ200 
LaunchedApril 2012July 2012Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ150 vs the FZ200.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and FZ200.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
56
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery (540 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (588g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (540 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (588 grams)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-04-11 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 gr (1.16 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 37
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 10.8
DXO Low light rating 132 114
Other
Battery life 410 photos 540 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $499