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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 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 ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was launched 21 months prior to the ZS40 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ150 grades versus the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS40

 FZ150 ZS40 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic FZ150

 ZS40 FZ150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2012Newer by 21 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS40

 FZ150 ZS40 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys 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 ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 versus the ZS40.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and ZS40 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and ZS40.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (528g)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
56
good battery life (410 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (528g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (240 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (528 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-04-11 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528 gr (1.16 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $450