Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH1
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH3
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic GH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ150 was brought out 13 months after the GH2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ150 scores versus the GH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic GH2
FZ150 | GH2 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | March 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic FZ150
GH2 | FZ150 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic GH2
FZ150 | GH2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic GH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 compared to the GH2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and GH2 is 67 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and GH2.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ150 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH2 will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher FZ150 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-04-11 | 2011-03-23 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting 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 | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 15.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 528 gr (1.16 pounds) | 442 gr (0.97 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 40 | 60 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 132 | 655 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 330 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $499 | $1,000 |