Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS50

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was brought out 3 years prior to the ZS50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ150 grades against the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ150 against the ZS50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and ZS50 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and ZS50.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.