Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax XG-1

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was launched 3 years before the XG-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ150 scores vs the XG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 compared to the XG-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and XG-1 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and XG-1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FZ150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.