Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS5
FZ150 | ZS5 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | June 2010 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FZ150
ZS5 | FZ150 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS5
FZ150 | ZS5 | |||
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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).
Look at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and ZS5 is 67 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |