Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-FZ150Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      MSRP$599
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 4804:3 (3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536), 3:2 (4000 x 2672, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1360), 16:9 (4000 x 2248, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (2992 x 2992, 2448 x 2448, 1920 x 1920)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points2349
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Focal Length4.5 - 108 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom24x24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.2f/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 60 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP for up to 53 Frames
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range9.50 m8.80 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      DxO Low Light ISO132
      DxO Color Depth19.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.9
      DxO Overall Score40
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97/240 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Dimensions124 x 82 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.23 x 3.62")132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)528 g (1.16 lb / 18.62 oz)691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 6.2 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.715 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Battery Life410 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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