Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony RX1R

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ150 was launched 14 months earlier than the RX1R making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ150 grades versus the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 features external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FZ150 and the RX1R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and RX1R is 67 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and RX1R.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ150 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R will produce more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FZ150 will be behind in sensor tech.