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You are here: Home / Reviews and Giveaways / Reviews / Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150 Camera-Review

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150 Camera-Review

February 26, 2012 by Kathryn 11 Comments

I am not the photographer in our family. There are plenty of things I’m pretty darn good at, but taking pictures just isn’t one of them. If I were responsible for recording our family’s memories, the timeless moments from my boys’ childhood would be a collection of blurry faces and badly timed moments.

Fortunately, I am not the one that records our family’s memories. My husband, unlike me, is quite an amazing photographer and when I look at his pictures, I am always so grateful that he has that skill so that we can look back on our family’s adventures. But I’ve often wished that we had a better camera for him to use, because I know that if he can take such an amazing pictures with our outdated little 5.0 megapixel camera, he could take absolutely phenomenal pictures with a top-of-the-line device.

So when I got the chance to test out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 for a few weeks, I couldn’t say no. I knew that Curtis would have a great time testing out some of the amazing features of this high-zoom camera. Among other things, the DMZ-FZ150 features an intelligent auto mode, intelligent resolution technology, manual exposure and focus, 12fps full resolution continuous shooting and 24x optical zoom. It is even capable of taking 3D pictures with the revolutionary new still images 3D recording technology!

close-up of tulip
Isn't the detail on this tulip just stunning?

What I loved about this camera is that it had all the high-tech features that a more experienced photographer would love but it also had plenty of amazing features available in the Intelligent Auto Mode that let inexperienced users take great pictures too. Intelligent auto mode included features like face recognition, a power optical image stabilizer, digital red-eye correction and so much more! Needless to say, I was thrilled that the DMC-FZ150 could go from pro to photo klutz without a hitch!

old truck in the snow
I don't know what it is, but something about the way the snowflakes are falling around the truck just speaks to me. I love this picture!

The high zoom features of this camera were what intrigued my husband the most, though, so he headed outside to test out the camera’s capabilities for himself. The results were absolutely astounding and had us both marvelling over the powerful picture-taking abilities of this sleek camera.

house on hill zoomed out
To demonstrate the type of high zoom capabilities the DMC-FZ150 has, my husband took these comparison shots. Here's a house on a hill in the distance, taken without using the zoom lens. (I've marked it to be sure you can see it.)
house in saskatchewan
And here is the same house, taken from the exact same spot. Amazing!

But what was best of all was that even though I didn’t have my husband’s artistic eye, I was still able to take pretty nice pictures with the DMC-FZ150 too! Honestly, I was a little bit nervous about touching this camera since I knew it had to be returned, but I did take one or two pictures to see what using such a sophisticated camera was like. To my delight, with all the features that were integrated into the Intelligent Auto Mode, taking a picture was no more difficult than using any other camera; I just pointed and clicked!

I really was amazed by the beautiful pictures my husband was able to capture with the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150 and the high zoom capabilities were simply stunning. He was so devastated when we had to send the camera back and I have a feeling we’re going to end up purchasing one in the near future now that he’s seen what a pleasure it is to use! If you’re looking for a camera that is perfect for a beginner but equally suitable for those with more skill, look no further than this beautiful high-zoom camera. It’s an amazing way to capture your family’s memories in crystal clarity so that they can be enjoyed for a lifetime!

old barn in saskatchewan
One final picture. This is one of my husband's favourite shots; the details and panoramic style of the photo are so absorbing.

Buy It: The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150 is available at major retailers across Canada, or shop online now

Disclaimer: I was allowed to use the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-150 for a two-week period to enable me to write this review. The unit has now been returned and I received no compensation for writing the review. All of the pictures in this post were taken by my husband, Curtis Lavallee, with the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150. Opinions expressed belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view full Terms of Use and Policies

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Comments

  1. Jody @ Mommy Moment says

    February 27, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Wow, those are some amazing photo’s! I LOVE the zoom capability. Awesome review!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      February 28, 2012 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks Jody! We’re actually investigating buying one right now; it was THAT amazing! lol

      Reply
  2. Helena says

    February 28, 2012 at 5:32 am

    I can see why Curtis loved the camera. He sure took some beautiful pictures with it!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      February 28, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      Poor guy was so sad! lol He’s slightly consoled by hearing how much people like the pictures, though!

      Reply
  3. jen says

    February 28, 2012 at 7:15 am

    that zoom is amazing!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      February 28, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      Isn’t it! I was so glad Curtis took that comparison shot; it really shows what the camera is capable of!

      Reply
  4. Jeannette Laframboise says

    February 28, 2012 at 11:56 am

    I actually won this camera about a month ago and love it! I have never owned a camera of any value or quality so I am thrilled with it!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      February 28, 2012 at 2:10 pm

      Oh my gosh, how wonderful Jeannette! Having had one for a few weeks, I can just imagine how much you’re loving it! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tasha W says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    WOW! Great photos! This looks like a kick ass camera. I think I want one! LOL 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      February 28, 2012 at 10:10 pm

      You know, Tasha, I almost regret agreeing to review it, because hubby is not going to rest until he owns one now! lol

      Reply
      • Tasha W says

        February 28, 2012 at 10:14 pm

        Typical man! LOL

        Reply

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