Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Released April 2012
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Sony HX20V
FZ150 | HX20V | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FZ150
HX20V | FZ150 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX20V
FZ150 | HX20V | |||
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Released | April 2012 | July 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX20V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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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 |