Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF5

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic GF5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FZ150 was manufactured within a month of the GF5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ150 scores against the GF5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 provides physical measurements 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 GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ150 against the GF5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and GF5 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and GF5.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The FZ150 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier.