Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ7

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic SZ7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 4 months after the SZ7 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ150 scores vs the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with outer measurements 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 SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 vs the SZ7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and SZ7 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ7 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.