Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

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Posted by Arm on November 21st, 2011

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 is Panasonic’s premier ultrazoom, an enhanced version of the very capable DMC-FZ47. The principle difference between the two cameras is that the FZ150 uses a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, while the FZ47 uses a 12.1 megapixel version of the more commonly-used CCD sensor. The CMOS sensor is designed to provide increased speed of operation and better low light ability.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 is a new super-zoom camera featuring a wide-angle 24x zoom lens, 12.1 megapixel high-speed MOS image sensor, and 12fps continuous shooting without autofocus and 5.5fps with autofocus. Successor to the FZ100 model, the bridge-style Panasonic FZ150 compact also offers a 3-inch, 460K-pixel rotating LCD screen, full HD 1080p movie recording in AVCHD format at 25/30fps, Intelligent Resolution technology, Light Speed auto-focus, Nano Surface Coating lens coating, a range of creative effects, a port for an optional stereo microphone, and an accessory shoe for an external flash. The FZ150 also offers Power O.I.S anti-shake system, iA (intelligent auto) mode, manual shooting modes, 3D still images, RAW format support and an ISO range of 100-3200. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 is available in black and retails for £449.99 / $499.95.

Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ150 Specifications

Model Number: DMC-FZ150
Camera Format: EVF
Retail Price: $499.99
Street Price: $468.39
Date Available: 2011-09-30
Weight: 18.6 oz (528 g) includes batteries
Size: 4.9 x 3.2 x 3.7 in. (124 x 82 x 95 mm)
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, Other), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, Other), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 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)

Continuous-mode frames/second: 12.0
Movie Resolution: 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×480, 320×240
Movie Frame Rate: 60p/60i/30p, 60p/30p, 30p, 220p
Movie Audio: Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels): 12.50
CMOS Size (inches): 1/2.3″
Aspect Ratio: 16:9, 4:3
Sensor Type: CMOS
Effective Megapixels: 12.10
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 25 – 600 mm
Zoom Ratio: 24.00x
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 4x
Normal Focus Range: 30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Aperture Range: f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) – f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm
Optical Viewfinder: Yes
LCD Viewfinder: Yes
LCD Size (inches): 3.0
LCD Resolution (pixels): 460,000
ISO Settings: Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2
Shutter Speed Range: 30 – 1/2000
Exp Adj Range (EV): +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Aperture Priority: Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes
Self Timer: 2, 10, 10 (3 shots) seconds
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
Flash Range Description: Auto ISO: 0.3 – 9.5m (Wide), 1.0 – 5.1m (Tele)