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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Introduced April 2012
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was introduced 23 months later than the ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ150 scores versus the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FZ150 ZS5 
LaunchedApril 2012June 2010Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FZ150

 ZS5 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS5

 FZ150 ZS5 
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 compared to the ZS5.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and ZS5 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and ZS5.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ150 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography factors
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (528g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
56
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (528g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (214 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (528 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-04-11 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528 grams (1.16 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery 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 1 1
Retail cost $499 $300