• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic FZ150 advantages over Fujifilm HS35EXR

  • Thinner
    95 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options

Fujifilm HS35EXR advantages over Panasonic FZ150

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Slower slow-motion
    480 fps vs 220 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 600 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 410 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent 24x zoom that starts at 25mm; Solid build; Articulating LCD; Improved sensor and image processing; 12 fps continuous mode; Full HD video at 60p.

  • Tends to blow out highlights; Tripod socket close to battery door; Incandescent white balance is a little warm.

  • Read our Panasonic FZ150 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon SX1 IS

Panasonic FZ150
Canon SX1 IS
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Canon SX1 IS

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Canon SX1 IS
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Canon SX1 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Panasonic FZ150
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Compared to Leica V-LUX 2

Panasonic FZ150
Leica V-LUX 2
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Leica V-LUX 2

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Leica V-LUX 2
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-LUX 2

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Panasonic FZ150
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch

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Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Panasonic FZ150
Panasonic FZ200
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ200

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ200
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas

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