Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LF1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic LF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The FZ150 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the LF1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ150 scores against the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 offers exterior 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) and the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ150 versus the LF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and LF1 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and LF1.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The FZ150 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The older FZ150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.