Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S3

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic S3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 16 months after the S3 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ150 scores versus the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 versus the S3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and S3 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and S3.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic S3 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FZ150 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.