Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ150
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-G10

Updated (July, 2012): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

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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
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
52.0
Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm
True resolution
 High true resolution
12 MP
Color depth
 Great color depth
21.2 bits
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm
Thickness
 Thin
2.9"
 

differences

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
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
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 significantly faster 12 fps vs 2.6 fps
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 More than 4.5x faster continuous shooting
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.9 EV vs 10.1 EV
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 0.8 f-stops more dynamic range
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G10
Overall image quality Better image quality 52.0 vs 40.0
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 30% better image quality
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Sensor size Larger sensor Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 8.5x larger sensor
Color depth Better color depth 21.2 bits vs 19.4 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.8 more bits of color
True resolution Higher true resolution 12 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Size Slightly smaller 124x90x74 mm vs 124x82x92 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DMC-G10's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 411 ISO vs 132 ISO
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 The DMC-G10 has excellent image quality 1.6 f-stops higher ISO than the DMC-FZ150
Weight Lighter 381 g vs 528 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Thickness Thinner 2.9" vs 3.6"
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 Around 20% thinner
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $499.99 vs $720.26
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 The best price we've seen is $220 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
63 vs 31
Explain scores
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a super zoom with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Thickness Quite thick Help
DMC-FZ150:3.6"
DMC-G10:2.9"
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
DMC-FZ150:10.9 EV
DMC-G10:10.1 EV
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
DMC-FZ150:132 ISO
DMC-G10:411 ISO
Color depth Poor color depth Help
DMC-FZ150:19.4 bits
DMC-G10:21.2 bits
Size Large Help
DMC-FZ150:124x82x92 mm
DMC-G10:124x90x74 mm
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
DMC-FZ150:40.0
DMC-G10:52.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Super zoom

$392
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ62 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ62 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Weight Is slightly heavier
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$429 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$348
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Size Is slightly smaller
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Zoom Has significantly less zoom
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-G10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$339 - $347
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 - $320
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

$337 - $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
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Much more zoom
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Narrower aperture
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$249 - $499 body only
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Color depth Worse color depth
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$990 with 14-42mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-G2 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$514 with 14-42mm lens
Size Significantly smaller
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Color depth Worse color depth
External flash No external flash support
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$499 with 14-45mm lens
Size Smaller
Thickness Thinner
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Movie format Does not take movies
Compare the Lumix DMC-G1 vs the Lumix DMC-G10

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