Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX5

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizes.

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The FZ150 was launched 4 months later than the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ150 grades vs the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 features external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 compared to the LX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and LX5 is 67 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and LX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ150 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ150 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.