Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX10

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The FZ150 was introduced 5 years earlier than the LX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ150 grades against the LX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with physical 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) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 versus the LX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and LX10 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and LX10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ150 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX10 will show more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be behind in sensor tech.