- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
DMC-FZ100 vs FZ150 |
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Successor: |
Pentax W60
W30 vs W60 |
Panasonic FZ200
FZ150 vs FZ200 |
General | ||
Model Number: | W30 | FZ150 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | EVF | |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $299.95 | $499.99 |
Street Price: | $234.64 | $497.94 |
Date Available: | 2007-03-31 | 2011-09-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.6 oz
(160 g)
includes batteries |
19.5 oz
(553 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.2 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (107 x 53 x 24 mm) |
4.9 x
3.2 x
3.7 in. (124 x 82 x 95 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 7.1 | 12.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.88 microns | 1.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 40 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 19.4 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.9 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 132 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
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) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.2) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 12.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (220p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG) | AVCHD 2.0, MP4; stereo sound. Motion JPEG for high-speed |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Pentax power zoom (11 elements, 9 groups, 3 asperical) | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 14 elements in 10 groups, 2 Aspherical Lenses, 3 ED lenses, 1 Nano Surface Coat Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 38 - 114mm | 25 - 600mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 18.9mm | 4.5 - 108mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 24.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.3 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - ??? | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
60 cm 0.4 - 23.6 in |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23 pt) / 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.20" Color LCD (201.6K Pixels equiv.), Field of View : approx. 100%, Lens 19.6x | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 115,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 8.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (Blur Reduction / Report modes only) | Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Frame Composite (3MP), Synchronous Sound Record, Kids, Soft, Self-portrait, Fireworks, Food, Text, Museum, Neutral Skin Tone, Report | 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 |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, 10 (3 shots) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Soft flash | Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Wide:11.8 ft (3.6m); Tele: 9.8 ft (3.0m) | Auto ISO: 0.3 - 9.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG) | AVCHD 2.0, MP4; stereo sound. Motion JPEG for high-speed |
Included Memory: | 21.9 MB | 70.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | built-in memory |
Connectivity | ||
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 1.1 | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | |
Connections (extended): | DC In | Mini-HDMI with Viera Link |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.63 | |
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): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 12.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.31 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.20 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.014 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 1.9 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.9 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.9 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 210 shots | 410 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI63 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | 7.2V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software S-SW63 (CD ROM) | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.5 BD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTime, Adobe Reader |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Enhanced waterproof construction allows it to be submerged down to ten feet for up to two hours. | 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. |