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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Panasonic FZ150
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic FZ150

 S1800 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the FujiFilm S1800

 FZ150 S1800 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2010More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ150

 S1800 FZ150 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (528g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
better than average battery power (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (528g)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
62
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (528g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ150
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
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