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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ20 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
  • Introduced April 2012
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was brought out 3 months prior to the LZ20 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ150 scores vs the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic LZ20

 FZ150 LZ20 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FZ150

 LZ20 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ20

 FZ150 LZ20 
ReleasedApril 2012July 2012Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 compared to the LZ20.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and LZ20 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and LZ20.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic LZ20 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography info
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (528g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery life (410 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery pack (380 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (499g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
45
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
62
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (528g)
25
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (499g)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-04-11 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG 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 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 380 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $499 $250