Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX30V

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was introduced 2 months later than the HX30V so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ150 matches up against the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FZ150 vs the HX30V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and HX30V is 67 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.