Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2012
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Superseded the Panasonic G1
- Replacement is Panasonic G3
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very close but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ150 was announced 22 months later than the G2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ150 grades vs the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic G2
FZ150 | G2 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic FZ150
G2 | FZ150 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic G2
FZ150 | G2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 compared to the G2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and G2 is 67 and 72 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and G2.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The FZ150 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent FZ150 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-04-11 | 2010-07-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 528g (1.16 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 40 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 132 | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 360 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $499 | $1,000 |