Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX8

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GX8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FZ150 was revealed 4 years before the GX8 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ150 grades vs the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 offers 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 GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ150 and the GX8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and GX8 is 67 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and GX8.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ150 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FZ150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.