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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(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
  • Launched April 2012
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic GX7

 FZ150 GX7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic FZ150

 GX7 FZ150 
AnnouncedNovember 2013April 2012Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic GX7

 FZ150 GX7 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
Panasonic GX7 Street photography details
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
82
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography advice
56
great battery life (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
62
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (528g)
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-04-11 2013-11-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/320 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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528g (1.16 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 70
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 12.2
DXO Low light rating 132 718
Other
Battery life 410 images 350 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $1,000