Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH3

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FZ150 was introduced 5 months prior to the GH3 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ150 scores against the GH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ150 vs the GH3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and GH3 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and GH3.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ150 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH3 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.