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Verdict:

Record-breaking performance, dependable image quality, superb controls and a fantastic video mode make this versatile camera worth the high price.

Review Date: 26 Aug 2011

Price when reviewed: £369

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Supplier: http://www.morecomputers.com

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications
Part Code	DMC-FZ150EB-K
Review Date	26 Aug 2011
Rating
CCD effective megapixels	12.0 megapixels
CCD size	1/2.33in
Viewfinder	electronic (201,600 pixels)
Viewfinder magnification, coverage	N/A
LCD screen size	3.0in
LCD screen resolution	460,000 pixels
Articulated screen
Live view
Optical zoom	24.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent	25-600mm
Image stabilisation	optical, lens based
Maximum image resolution	4,000x3,000
Maximum movie resolution	1920x1080
Movie frame rate at max quality	50fps
File formats	JPEG, RAW; AVCHD, MPEG-4

Camera Controls
Exposure modes	program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed	15 to 1/2,000 seconds
Aperture range	f/2.8-8 (wide), f/5.2-8 (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution)	100 to 3200
Exposure compensation	+/-3 EV
White balance	auto, 5 presets with fine tuning, manual, custom
Additional image controls	contrast, saturation, sharpness, noise reduction, i.Dynamic
Manual focus
Closest macro focus	1cm
Auto-focus modes	multi, centre, face detect, tracking
Metering modes	multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect
Flash	auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, rear curtain, red-eye reduction
Drive modes	single, continuous, self-timer, AE bracket, WB bracket

Physical
Memory slot	SDXC
Mermory supplied	70MB internal
Battery type	Li-ion
Battery Life (tested)	410 shots
Connectivity	USB, AV, mini HDMI, microphone
HDMI output resolution	1080i
Body material	plastic
Lens mount	N/A
Focal length multiplier	N/A
Kit lens model name	N/A
Accessories	USB and AV cables
Weight	528g
Size	82x123x111mm

Buying Information
Warranty	one-year RTB
Price	£369
Supplier	http://www.morecomputers.com
Details	www.panasonic.co.uk

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User comments

FZ150

Sounds like what I've been waiting for. Excellent spec, and a viewfinder so I don't need reading glasses.

By tonyd on 5 Sep 2011

To bulky --> over 500 g

...and a tiny sensor. Buy a SLR instead.

By weha24 on 6 Sep 2011

FZ150

This seems an excellent Bridge camera, perhaps "weha24" could let us know which DSLR with this spec can be obtained at the same price?

By philipgt on 13 Sep 2011

HDR

Am much intersted in HDR photography. why is that EV increment just 1.

By maha4india on 16 Sep 2011

Zoom difference

Zoom feature

I would like to know the difference in the zoom capability of 35X from that of 24X. Is it significant enough to consider buying Canon's SX40 HS better zoom instead of a faster Panasonic's FZ-150. It would be great if you can post sample images from both the cameras taken at full extended zoom.

By Bahlit on 19 Oct 2011

EddieP

1/2.33 12mp down from 14mp ? why would they not use a larger chip say 5/8 or 3/4
I have a FZ100 should I upgrade to aFZ150.

By EddieP on 21 Oct 2011

Panasonic Lumix FZ-150

Last week purchased this camera mostly based on reviews.
But I am very disappointed about the performance and the image quality of this camera indoor.
Continuous autofocus in video mode is unable to keep the image sharp as the zoom lens changes. Sometimes it takes more than 3 seconds to have the object sharp!
How is it possible that all expert are so extremely positive about this camera?
Have they tested the camera only outside in the sunny weather?
Havenn't they noticed the autofocus problem?
Does anybody know which one from the other superzooms doesnn't have this problem because I am not going to keep this camera and I Will change it with another one.

By Simac on 3 Jul 2012

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