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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very comparable but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ150 was announced 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ150 grades vs the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FZ150 ZS1 
RevealedApril 2012May 2009Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FZ150

 ZS1 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS1

 FZ150 ZS1 
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 has got physical 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) and the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ150 vs the ZS1.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and ZS1 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and ZS1.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ150 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ150 will provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger FZ150 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
25
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (528 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography advice
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography info
56
good battery pack (410 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (528g)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging advice
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (528g)
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-11 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528 gr (1.16 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $499 $0