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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX90V Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was released 4 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ150 scores versus the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Sony HX90V

 FZ150 HX90V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic FZ150

 HX90V FZ150 
ReleasedApril 2015April 2012Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX90V

 FZ150 HX90V 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ150 against the HX90V.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and HX90V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and HX90V.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX90V to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
Sony HX90V Street photography details
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (528 grams)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
56
great battery (410 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (528g)
low resolution (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (245g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
good battery power (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
62
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (528 grams)
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-04-11 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528g (1.16 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $440