FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced April 2012

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S1800 was launched 3 years earlier than the FZ150 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S1800 grades vs the FZ150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic FZ150
S1800 | FZ150 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the FujiFilm S1800
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Introduced | April 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ150
S1800 | FZ150 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 offers external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1800 against the FZ150.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and FZ150 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and FZ150.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S1800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S1880 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2012-04-11 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 lb) | 528g (1.16 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $180 | $499 |