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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ40 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 LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the LZ40 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ150 scores versus the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic LZ40

 FZ150 LZ40 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic FZ150

 LZ40 FZ150 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2012Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ40

 FZ150 LZ40 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys physical 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 LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 against the LZ40.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and LZ40 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and LZ40.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FZ150 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
good MP (20MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography details
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography advice
56
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (528g)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
very long reach (924mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (524 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (528g)
27
relatively wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
includes mic port
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average (524 grams)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-11 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 10.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 gr (1.16 lb) 524 gr (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 shots 320 shots
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $219