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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Released April 2012
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced November 2008
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor size.

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The FZ150 was manufactured 3 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ150 grades against the LX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic LX3

 FZ150 LX3 
AnnouncedApril 2012November 2008More recent by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic FZ150

 LX3 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LX3

 FZ150 LX3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 offers external 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 LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 vs the LX3.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and LX3 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and LX3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ150 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ150 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ150 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Street photography factors
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
56
better than average battery power (410 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (265g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging features
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (265g)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-11 2008-11-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 8.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 gr (1.16 lb) 265 gr (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 39
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 10.8
DXO Low light rating 132 94
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $449