Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ150/Panasonic-FZ150-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
- Launched April 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Refreshed by Sony HX200V
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The FZ150 was introduced 6 months later than the HX100V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ150 matches up versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Sony HX100V
FZ150 | HX100V | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic FZ150
HX100V | FZ150 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX100V
FZ150 | HX100V | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | ![]() | October 2011 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 offers 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 Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 versus the HX100V.
![Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V size comparison Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ150-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and HX100V is 67 and 66 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ150-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and HX100V.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.
![Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ150-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ150-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-04-11 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 528g (1.16 lbs) | 577g (1.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $499 | $429 |