Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX1
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed April 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2012
- Replacement is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ150 was launched 2 months after the GX1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ150 scores versus the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic GX1
FZ150 | GX1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic FZ150
GX1 | FZ150 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic GX1
FZ150 | GX1 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | February 2012 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 compared to the GX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and GX1 is 67 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and GX1.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ150 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GX1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-04-11 | 2012-02-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
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 per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 7.60 m |
Flash options | 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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 528g (1.16 pounds) | 318g (0.70 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 40 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 132 | 703 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $499 | $228 |