Panasonic FZ150 with Sony HX1 Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX1 Main Features

  • April, 2012
  • April, 2009
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 9 MP 1/2.4 CMOS Sensor
  • 25-600 mm (24x) F2.8-5.2 Zoom Lens
  • 28-560 mm (20x) F2.8-5.2 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 125 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1440 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 124 x 82 x 92 mm, 528g.
  • 115 x 83 x 92 mm, 544g.
  • Price Category:
  • Price Category:

Panasonic FZ150 Scores


Imaging score
41
Features score
65
Value for money score
71
Portability score
80
Overall score
57

Sony HX1 Scores


Imaging score
18
Features score
49
Value for money score
39
Portability score
80
Overall score
43

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Panasonic FZ150 was released in 2012, and Sony HX1 in 2009. Lumix DMC-FZ150 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 3 years older. However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-FZ150 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. However, the difference of 3 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-HX1), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Panasonic FZ150, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-FZ150 Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Lumix DMC-FZ150 Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Announced April, 2012 April, 2009
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Tilting
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 23 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.50 9.20
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.4
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 5.90 x 4.43 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 26.1 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 9 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 100 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 410 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FH50
Physical
Weight 528 g 544 g
Physical Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92 mm 115 x 83 x 92 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

Interesting Small Sensor Superzoom

Nikon Coolpix P950
Nikon Coolpix P950

16MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

20MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8

16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

14MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

18MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Samsung WB800F
Samsung WB800F

16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

12MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Fujifilm FinePix S8600

16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Fujifilm FinePix S9200

16MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix P520
Nikon Coolpix P520

18MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount