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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Introduced April 2012
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the FZ60 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ150 grades against the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic FZ60

 FZ150 FZ60 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic FZ150

 FZ60 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ60

 FZ150 FZ60 
IntroducedApril 2012July 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ150 vs the FZ60.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and FZ60 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and FZ60.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
56
better than average battery life (410 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery pack (450 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (493 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
62
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (493 grams)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-04-11 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 528 gr (1.16 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 450 photographs
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $499 $350