Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic FZ200
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic FZ150
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ200
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Launched | April 2012 | July 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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).
See the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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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 |