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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Released April 2012
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was announced 10 months later than the Q so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ150 matches up vs the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax Q

 FZ150 Q 
AnnouncedApril 2012June 2011Fresher by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FZ150

 Q FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax Q

 FZ150 Q 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 has outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ150 vs the Q.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and Q is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and Q.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent FZ150 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q Portrait photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (180g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
56
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (528g)
MP count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than average (180g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
Landscape photography with Pentax Q
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
62
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (528g)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (180 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax Q
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-04-11 2011-06-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528g (1.16 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 47
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 11.1
DXO Low light rating 132 189
Other
Battery life 410 photos 230 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $695