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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Announced April 2012
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was manufactured 5 years prior to the FZ80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ150 scores against the FZ80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic FZ80

 FZ150 FZ80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic FZ150

 FZ80 FZ150 
ReleasedJanuary 2017April 2012More modern by 57 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ80

 FZ150 FZ80 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ150 compared to the FZ80.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and FZ80 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and FZ80.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to give you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
58
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery pack (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
features touch focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average (616g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography info
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
57
manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging information
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (528g)
28
reasonably wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (616 grams)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-04-11 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528g (1.16 lb) 616g (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $399