Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF2 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
- Released April 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic GF1
- Replacement is Panasonic GF3
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic GF2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ150 was revealed 14 months later than the GF2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ150 scores against the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic GF2
FZ150 | GF2 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic FZ150
GF2 | FZ150 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic GF2
FZ150 | GF2 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 offers exterior 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) and the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 compared to the GF2.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and GF2 is 67 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and GF2.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FZ150 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The newer FZ150 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-04-11 | 2011-02-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 528 gr (1.16 lb) | 310 gr (0.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 40 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 132 | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 300 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $499 | $330 |