Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX50V

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was revealed 12 months prior to the HX50V and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ150 matches up against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 and the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and HX50V is 67 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and HX50V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX50V to provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FZ150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.