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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Released April 2012
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was launched 3 months before the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ150 grades against the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Sony HX20V

 FZ150 HX20V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FZ150

 HX20V FZ150 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX20V

 FZ150 HX20V 
ReleasedApril 2012July 2012Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 against the HX20V.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and HX20V.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
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has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography information
Sony HX20V Street photography information
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (528g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
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good battery life (410 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (528g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX20V Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
62
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (528g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-11 2012-07-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 gr (1.16 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $397