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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Announced April 2012
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was manufactured 9 months after the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ150 scores against the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS8

 FZ150 ZS8 
ReleasedApril 2012July 2011More modern by 9 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FZ150

 ZS8 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS8

 FZ150 ZS8 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 offers exterior 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) while the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ150 against the ZS8.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and ZS8 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and ZS8.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ150 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
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focusing manually
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (528g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (410 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography information
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great battery power (410 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (528g)
low resolution (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (210g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (528 grams)
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-04-11 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528g (1.16 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $275