Nikon
D5100
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ150

Updated (October, 2012): Compare the Nikon D5200 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Nikon D5100

100

  
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

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Winner

Nikon D5100

Reasons to buy the Nikon D5100

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
80.0
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
13 EV
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
220 fps
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
12 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon D5100
Overall image quality Much better image quality 80.0 vs 40.0
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 2x better image quality
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Color depth Better color depth 23.5 bits vs 19.4 bits
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 Distinguishes 4.1 more bits of color
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13 EV vs 10.9 EV
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 2.1 f-stops more dynamic range
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 13x larger sensor
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 16.1 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture around 70% more detail in your photos
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 1,183 ISO vs 132 ISO
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 The D5100 has excellent image quality 3.2 f-stops higher ISO than the DMC-FZ150
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Battery life Longer battery life 660 shots vs 410 shots
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 More than 60% more shots per battery charge
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The D5100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The D5100's boost ISO is 2 f-stops better
Thickness Thinner 3.1" vs 3.6"
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 More than 10% thinner
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
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 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $496.95 vs $720.26
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 The best price we've seen is $223 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ150
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 220 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 12 fps vs 4 fps
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 3x faster continuous shooting
Focus points More focus points 23 vs 11
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Weight Slightly lighter 528 g vs 560 g
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 Around 10% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100
100 vs 62
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D5100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a super zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
External mic jack You can plug a microphone into both of these Help
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
D5100:Pentamirror
DMC-FZ150:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Thickness Quite thick Help
D5100:3.1"
DMC-FZ150:3.6"
Weight Heavy Help
D5100:560 g
DMC-FZ150:528 g
Size Large Help
D5100:127x96x78 mm
DMC-FZ150:124x82x92 mm

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the D3200 vs the D5100
Compare the D3200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the D5100
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the D3100 vs the D5100
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$449 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the D5100
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the D5100
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Nikon D5100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Focus points More focus points
Battery life Shorter battery life
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the D5200 vs the D5100
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$675 - $899 body only

$799 - $1,099 with 18-105mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the D90 vs the D5100
Canon 650D / T4i

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$649 - $800 body only

$719 - $749 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the D5100
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the D7000 vs the D5100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$339 - $350
Zoom Much more zoom
HDR Has in-camera HDR
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Battery life Longer battery life
Size Larger
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $314
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Zoom Significantly more zoom
HDR Has in-camera HDR
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Panasonic FX60/FX62

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Super zoom

$392 - $439
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ62 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

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