Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 25 expert reviews

Excellent:

13
Good:

8
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Excellent 24x zoom covers 25-600mm.
Optical Image Stabilization.
Solid build.

Cons:

Tends to blow out highlights.
Tripod socket too close to battery/card door.

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Last revision on August 22, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Excellent 24x zoom covers 25-600mm
Optical Image Stabilization
Solid build
Stereo microphone
Articulating LCD
Electronic viewfinder
Power switch instead of a button
Built-in hot shoe
Two zoom toggles
Lens hood included
Long 24x zoom range
Swiveling LCD
Fast continuous shooting
1080p video capture, Hot shoe
Very good photo quality

Reviewers Didn't Like

Tends to blow out highlights
Tripod socket too close to battery/card door
Zoom range not as generous as some competitors
Lens hood gets in the way of the flash
Uncorrected RAW files have lots of chromatic aberration
Expensive
Bulky
Images could be sharper
So-so low-light performance
Tends to clip highlights
Images have yellow/brownish cast in artificial light
Still no fluorescent white balance option
Some redeye
Still only 24x zoom

Expert reviews and ratings

Super-zoom cameras have a much smaller place in the market than they used to, and despite its incredible versatility the FZ150 is a fairly specialised camera. It's intended for the photographer who wants the capabilities of a multi-lens CSC or DSLR...

By IT Pro Portal on April 20, 2012

100

The Panasonic Lumix FZ150 is the camera that can do it all. It has all the features you’d want, along with some extra party tricks to keep you interested for a long time Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews,...

By Digital Camera Buyer on February 01, 2012

If you want a good multi-purpose camera that's relatively compact, the LUMIX DMC-FZ150 is a good choice. It has a massive lens, lots of options and cutomisation features, and it takes great photos and video. It's probably a little expensive at...

By Good Gear Guide on December 12, 2011

The Panasonic Lumix FZ-150 is priced at Rs.24,990. It competes with the likes of the Nikon Coolpix P500, which is a superzoom at a similar price as well and both these cameras are pretty good in their own regard. Though a little expensive, it’s a...

By Tech2 on December 10, 2011

When details of the FZ150’s release were announced in late August 2011, it took many by surprise when Panasonic announced that the...

By Photo Answers on December 04, 2011

100

This camera does everything, does it brilliantly and at an amazing price. SLR snobs may scoff; for everyone else, it's a fantastic...

By PC Pro on November 18, 2011

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 offers a long 24x zoom range, 1080p video recording, and fast continuous shooting. It's priced a little high when you compare it with competitors, but it's still a very capable camera....

By PC Mag on November 09, 2011

100

While the Lumix FZ100 was let down by its sensor, Panasonic has put things right with the FZ150. Picture quality has improved greatly and the rest of the camera (largely unchanged) is excellent—apart from that viewfinder, of course. Panasonic can...

By DigitalVersus on October 25, 2011

Panasonic's FZ150 is king of the superzooms, sporting a long lens matched up with excellent image and video...

By CNET Australia on October 07, 2011

The Panasonic Lumix FZ150 is one of the most satisfying all-round super-zoom cameras I've tested, and all it took was a sensor upgrade over the previous model. Last year's Lumix FZ100 was already packed to the hilt with features to delight...

By Camera Labs on October 01, 2011

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