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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed April 2012
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 4 years prior to the FZ300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ150 matches up vs the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic FZ300

 FZ150 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic FZ150

 FZ300 FZ150 
RevealedJuly 2015April 2012More recent by 39 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ300

 FZ150 FZ300 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ150 vs the FZ300.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and FZ300 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and FZ300.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older FZ150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (528g)
59
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography info
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good battery life (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (528g)
low resolution (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery life (380 CIPA)
weather sealing
includes touch focus
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
more heavy than competitors (691 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (528g)
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decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (691 grams)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-04-11 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 49
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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (1.16 lbs) 691 grams (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $598