Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The FZ150 was manufactured 19 months prior to the GX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ150 scores versus the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys outside dimensions 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 GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ150 against the GX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and GX7 is 67 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and GX7.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ150 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX7 will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.