Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G5

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic G5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The FZ150 was launched 3 months prior to the G5 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ150 grades versus the G5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 offers outside 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 G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ150 versus the G5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and G5 is 67 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and G5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ150 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G5 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.