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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Launched April 2012
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was announced within a month of the ZS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ150 grades against the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS20

 FZ150 ZS20 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FZ150

 ZS20 FZ150 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS20

 FZ150 ZS20 
AnnouncedApril 2012April 2012Same generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need 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") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FZ150 against the ZS20.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and ZS20 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and ZS20.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery pack (410 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (206g)
features touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-04-11 2012-04-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528g (1.16 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $349