Panasonic DMC-FZ150 vs Pentax K-x

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ150

Significantly larger screen

3.0"

2.7"

More than 10% larger screen

Has an external mic jack

Yes

Record high quality audio with an external microphone

Has a flip-out screen

Yes

Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies

Video autofocus

Contrast detection

None

Automatically focuses shooting video

Higher resolution movies

1080p @ 60fps

720p @ 24fps

Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate

Takes 3D photos

Yes

Combines multiple photos into a 3D image

Can create panoramas in-camera

Yes

Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective

Records high-speed movies

220 fps

None

Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion

Shoots faster

12 fps

4.7 fps

More than 2.5x faster continuous shooting

Better image stabilization

Lens

Sensor shift

Less risk of blur

More focus points

Set focus accurately within the frame

Slightly lighter

528 g

580 g

Around 10% lighter

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the Panasonic DMC-FZ150

Advantages of the Pentax K-x

Much better image quality

72.0

40.0

80% better image quality

Faster autofocus

Phase detection

Contrast detection

Catch candid moments easily

Supports 24p

Yes

Get that real film feel

Better color depth

22.8 bits

19.4 bits

Distinguishes 3.4 more bits of color

More dynamic range

12.5 EV

10.9 EV

1.6 f-stops more dynamic range

Has in-camera HDR

Yes

Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range

Significantly larger sensor

APS-C 23.6x15.8mm

1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm

Around 13.5x larger sensor

Has interchangeable lenses

Yes

Can take advantage of a variety of lenses

Lower noise at high ISO

811 ISO

132 ISO

The K-x has excellent image quality 2.6 f-stops higher ISO than the DMC-FZ150

Smaller

123x92x68 mm

124x82x92 mm

Around 20% smaller

Higher true resolution

12.2 MP

9.7 MP

Capture around 30% more detail in your photos

Better maximum light sensitivity

6,400 ISO

3,200 ISO

The K-x's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better

Thinner

2.7"

3.6"

Around 30% thinner

Has an optical viewfinder

Pentamirror

Digital

Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed

Significantly faster max shutter speed

1/6000s

1/2000s

3x faster max shutter speed

Better boost ISO

12,800 ISO

6,400 ISO

The K-x's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better

Learn more about
the Pentax K-x

recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

63	vs	46
Explain scores

Pentax K-x

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 entry-level DSLR.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Supports RAW
	Better editing

	Support external flash
	Better lighting

Viewfinders

DMC-FZ150:	Digital
K-x:	Pentamirror

	Better sensor types
	Better in low light

Heavy

DMC-FZ150:	528 g
K-x:	580 g

Quite thick

DMC-FZ150:	3.6"
K-x:	2.7"

Large

DMC-FZ150:	124x82x92 mm
K-x:	123x92x68 mm

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competitors

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens

Can focus continuously while recording movies

Significantly more lenses available

Doesn't have a built-in focus motor

Has slightly fewer cross-type focus points

Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Compare the D3100 vs the K-x

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens

Has slightly better image quality

Takes slightly higher resolution photos

Doesn't have a built-in focus motor

Has slightly fewer cross-type focus points

Compare the D5100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Compare the D5100 vs the K-x

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$429 - $499 with 18-55mm lens

Slightly more lenses available

Has a significantly longer battery life

Lacks a self cleaning sensor

Has slightly fewer cross-type focus points

Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Compare the Rebel T3 vs the K-x

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens

Takes significantly higher resolution photos

Slightly more lenses available

Has slightly fewer cross-type focus points

Has slightly more startup delay

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the K-x

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$335 - $347

Much more zoom

Has in-camera HDR

Lacks an external mic jack

Narrower aperture

Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498

Has in-camera HDR

Longer battery life

Larger

Slightly worse image quality

Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $320

Significantly more zoom

Supports 24p

Significantly smaller screen

Lacks an external mic jack

Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348

Significantly more zoom

Has in-camera HDR

Lacks an external mic jack

Doesn't record high-speed movies

Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450

Much more zoom

Supports 24p

Narrower aperture

Lacks an external mic jack

Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Pentax K-r

Entry-level DSLR

$925 with 18-55mm lens

Significantly larger screen

Better maximum light sensitivity

No 24p support

Slightly larger

Compare the K-r vs the K-x

Pentax K-30

Entry-level DSLR

$518 - $690 body only

$559 - $780 with 18-55mm lens

Weather sealed

Significantly larger screen

More startup delay

Slightly larger

Compare the K-30 vs the K-x

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$692 - $709 body only

$829 with 18-55mm lens

Weather sealed

Significantly larger screen

No 24p support

Larger

Compare the K-5 vs the K-x

Pentax K-7

Entry-level DSLR

$1,319 body only

Weather sealed

Significantly larger screen

No 24p support

Less dynamic range

Compare the K-7 vs the K-x

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Panasonic LumixDMC-FZ150 vs PentaxK-x

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Pentax K-x

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-x

recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ150

Advantages of the Pentax K-x

recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon D3100

Nikon D5100

Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3i

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix P510

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Canon Powershot SX40

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Pentax K-x Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Pentax K-r

Pentax K-30

Pentax K-5

Pentax K-7

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Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ150
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Pentax
K-x