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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Launched April 2012
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ150 was launched 15 months later than the ZS10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ150 matches up versus the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 FZ150 ZS10 
RevealedApril 2012January 2011More recent by 15 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FZ150

		

		

			
 ZS10 FZ150 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 FZ150 ZS10 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ150 against the ZS10.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and ZS10 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and ZS10.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern FZ150 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
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 manual focus
 saves RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
30
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (528g)
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (219g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
43
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery (410 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
47
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (260 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
56
 good battery (410 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (528 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
 features touch to focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (260 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
48
 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (410 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 missing Timelapse function
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery life (260 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging factors
62
 pretty wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external microphone jack
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition (528 grams)
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (219g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-04-11 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 528 gr (1.16 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Style 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 pricing $499 $350