Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony A99 II

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony A99 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ150 was revealed 5 years prior to the A99 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ150 matches up versus the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony A99 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ150 and the A99 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and A99 II is 67 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and A99 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ150 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 II will show more detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.