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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Revealed April 2012
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was revealed 9 months after the RZ10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ150 matches up vs the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax RZ10

 FZ150 RZ10 
RevealedApril 2012July 2011More modern by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FZ150

 RZ10 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax RZ10

 FZ150 RZ10 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 features physical 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 Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FZ150 compared to the RZ10.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and RZ10 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and RZ10.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax RZ10 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ150 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (528g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (178 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery pack (410 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (178 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (178 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-04-11 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (1.16 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" 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 photographs 178 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $200