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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 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
  • Introduced April 2012
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Panasonic G1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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic G2

 FZ150 G2 
RevealedApril 2012July 2010More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic FZ150

 G2 FZ150 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic G2

 FZ150 G2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and G2 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography information
Panasonic G2 Street photography information
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (528g)
65
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
56
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (528g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
provides touch focus
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (428g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging info
Panasonic G2 Vlogging info
62
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
61
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
does have microphone jack
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others in class (428g)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
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