Updated (July, 2012): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

57

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

51
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

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
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 
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differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ150
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The DMC-FZ150's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 12 fps vs 11 fps
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 Around 10% faster continuous shooting
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.6" vs 3.7"
Help
 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ100
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
57 vs 51
Explain scores
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Zoom Great zoom Help
24x
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
DMC-FZ150:1080p @ 60fps
DMC-FZ100:1080p @ 30fps
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
High-speed framerate Very high speed movies Help
220 fps
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
DMC-FZ150:12 fps
DMC-FZ100:11 fps
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
DMC-FZ150:30s
DMC-FZ100:60s
Weight Heavy Help
DMC-FZ150:528 g
DMC-FZ100:539 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
DMC-FZ150:3.6"
DMC-FZ100:3.7"
Size Large Help
DMC-FZ150:124x82x92 mm
DMC-FZ100:124x81x95 mm
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
DMC-FZ150:3,200 ISO
DMC-FZ100:1,600 ISO
Zoom Poor zoom Help
24x

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$548
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $310
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$345
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Super zoom

$392
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Lowest price Is much less expensive
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ62 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ62 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$642 - $683
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Super zoom

$390
Lowest price Is much less expensive
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ48 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ48 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$348 - $478
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
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
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$339
Zoom More zoom
HDR Has in-camera HDR
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Size Significantly larger
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica V-Lux 2

Leica V-Lux 2

Super zoom
Weight Slightly lighter
Movie format Lower resolution movies
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the V-Lux 2 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$595
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Super zoom
Size Smaller
Weight Lighter
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Super zoom
Size Slightly smaller
Weight Slightly lighter
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100

appearance

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discussion

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Jamesblanksonaidoo (4:45 PM, December 01, 2011)
I was caught between choosing Canon Powershot SX40HS and Panasonic Lumix FZ150. I finally landed on Panasonic. I am very happy that I made a good choice. I have never regretted. Great movies, great pictures, easy to use. My problem how to use 3-D and the Raw and under what condition? Can someone assist.
Thanks to Panasonic. I will wish to have the canon in the very near future.
James B. Aidoo