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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
DMC-FZ100 vs FZ150 |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic FZ200
FZ150 vs FZ200 |
Sony RX10 IV
RX10 III vs RX10 IV |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | FZ150 | RX10 III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | DSC-RX10M3 | |
| Camera Format: | EVF | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $499.99 | $1500.00 |
| Street Price: | $497.94 | $1,398.00 |
| Date Available: | 2011-09-30 | 2016-05-18 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
19.5 oz
(553 g)
includes batteries |
38.6 oz
(1,095 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.2 x
3.7 in. (124 x 82 x 95 mm) |
5.2 x
3.7 x
5.0 in. (133 x 94 x 127 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor RS | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 40 | 70 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 19.4 | 23.1 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.9 | 12.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 132 | 472 |
| Image Capture | ||
| 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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2720 x 1528 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 12.0 | 14.2 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (220p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1824x1026 (250p/240p) 1676x566 (500p/480p/250p/240p) 1136x384 (1000p/960p/500p/480p) 800x270 (1000p/960p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0, MP4; stereo sound. Motion JPEG for high-speed | XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| 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 | Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*, 18 elements in 13 groups (6 aspheric elements, including AA lens; 7 ED glass elements, 1 Super ED glass element) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 600mm | 24 - 600mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 108mm | 8.8 - 220mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 24.00x | 25.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm | f/2.4 (W) / f/4 (T) - f/16; 9-blade iris diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | 72.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23 pt) / 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable) | Contrast Detection: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexble Spot, Lock on AF (Wide/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.20" Color LCD (201.6K Pixels equiv.), Field of View : approx. 100%, Lens 19.6x | Fixed EVF: 0.39-inch, 2359K-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 4 dual-sided aspheric lenses, 33 degree view angle, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eyepoint 23mm from eyepiece, 21.5mm from eyepiece frame (CIPA standard), eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.26x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Color Temp/Filter, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| 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: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Panorama; HFR Mode; Picture Effects: Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High- key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration; Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto / Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto exposure difference, Exposure difference level (1.0 - 6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3 shots) seconds | 2, 5, 10; 3 or 5 shots after 2, 5, 10; Smile seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| 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, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off; (Wireless supported via external flash only; internal flash does not support Wireless mode.) |
| 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: Approx. 1.0m to 10.8m (3.28 ft. to 35.43 ft.) (W) / Approx. 1.0m to 6.5m (3.28 ft. to 21.33 ft.) (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Multi Interface Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0, MP4; stereo sound. Motion JPEG for high-speed | XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
| Included Memory: | 70.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | Optional Wired or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Mini-HDMI with Viera Link | Micro HDMI (Type D) with 4K support, Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote, External mic and headphone jacks |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.63 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 12.0 | 14.2 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | 44 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 29 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 25 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.31 seconds | 0.20 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.20 seconds | 0.22 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.101 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.28 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.014 seconds | 0.024 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.9 seconds | 2.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.9 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.9 seconds | 2.7 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 410 shots | 420 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 370 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 65 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | 7.2V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.5 BD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTime, Adobe Reader | Capture One Express (for Sony) free download |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| 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. | |
