Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
DMC-FZ100 vs FZ150
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Sony HX200V
HX200V vs HX300
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Successor: |
Panasonic FZ200
FZ150 vs FZ200
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Model Number: |
FZ150 |
HX300 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
EVF |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$499.99 |
$500.00 |
Street Price: |
$497.94 |
$599.98 |
Date Available: |
2011-09-30 |
2013-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
19.5 oz
(553 g)
includes batteries
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23.1 oz
(656 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.9 x
3.2 x
3.7 in.
(124 x
82 x
95 mm)
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5.1 x
3.7 x
4.1 in.
(130 x
93 x
103 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony Exmor R |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
20.4 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.54 microns |
1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
40 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
19.4 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.9 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
132 |
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Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 2560 x 1712
(4.4 MP,
3:2), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 1840
(6.0 MP,
Other), 2560 x 1440
(3.7 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2448 x 2448
(6.0 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1920
(3.7 MP,
1:1), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 2920
(15.1 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 11520 x 1080
(12.4 MP,
Other), 10480 x 4096
(42.9 MP,
Other), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1920
(9.4 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 3424 x 1920
(6.6 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
12.0 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
320x240 (220p)
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1920x1080 (60p/60i)
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0, MP4; stereo sound. Motion JPEG for high-speed |
AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 14 elements in 10 groups, 2 Aspherical Lenses, 3 ED lenses, 1 Nano Surface Coat Lens |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 Super ED glass element, 2 ED glass elements, and 3 aspheric elements) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
600mm
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24 -
1,200mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.5 -
108mm
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4.3 -
215mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
24.00x |
50.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - f/8 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23 pt) / 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable) |
Contrast Detection: Multi Point AF/Center Weighted AF/SpotAF/Flexible Spot AF/Manual/Face Tracking Focus |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type; 0.20" Color LCD (201.6K Pixels equiv.), Field of View : approx. 100%, Lens 19.6x |
EVF type. |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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Selfie Screen: |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Program Auto (80-1600), iAuto (80-3200), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; (* By Pixel Super Resolution multi-shot overlay) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, White Balance Shift |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Multi segment, Center- weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Control, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Close- up, Scene (Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Photo Frame, High-Speed Video, 3D Photo), Custom, Creative Video |
Scene modes: High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet, Pet Mode; Picture Effect: HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration; Intelligent Sweep Panorama; Background Defocus |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 shots) seconds |
2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash; Red-Eye Correction: Auto/On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 0.3 - 9.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele) |
ISO Auto: 0.5 to 8.5m (W) / 2.4 to 3.5m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0, MP4; stereo sound. Motion JPEG for high-speed |
AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
Included Memory: |
70.0 MB |
0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
built-in memory |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired |
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Connections (extended): |
Mini-HDMI with Viera Link |
Micro HDMI (Type D), Multi Terminal (USB/AV) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.63 |
0.93 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
12.0 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
12 |
10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.31 seconds |
0.38 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.20 seconds |
0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.014 seconds |
0.011 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.9 seconds |
2.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.9 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.9 seconds |
7.3 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
410 shots |
310 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary NP-BX1 |
Usable Battery Types: |
7.2V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.5 BD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTime, Adobe Reader |
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OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
24x wide-angle zoom with Power OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD 1080p60 movies, Creative Video mode, Creative Control mode, Photo Style mode, 3D Photo mode, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selection, Intelligent D-Range Control, RAW support, 12fps full-resolution burst mode, Hotshoe. |
Improved Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for movies, Full HD 1080p60 movies, 10 fps burst mode. |