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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Announced April 2012
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was brought out 21 months before the SZ8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ150 grades against the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic SZ8

 FZ150 SZ8 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic FZ150

 SZ8 FZ150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2012More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic SZ8

 FZ150 SZ8 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 against the SZ8.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and SZ8 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and SZ8.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older FZ150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (528g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (159 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography information
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
56
better than average battery life (410 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (528g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others (159 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (528g)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (159 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic SZ8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-04-11 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 grams (1.16 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $275