Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G1

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic G1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very close but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FZ150 was released 3 years after the G1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ150 matches up vs the G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ150 vs the G1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and G1 is 67 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and G1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The FZ150 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The younger FZ150 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.