Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH4

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GH4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ150 was released 22 months prior to the GH4 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ150 scores against the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 has outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 versus the GH4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and GH4 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and GH4.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ150 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GH4 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.