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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Announced April 2012
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty close but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and FZ150 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was introduced 3 years before the FZ150 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S200EXR grades versus the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic FZ150

 S200EXR FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 FZ150 S200EXR 
AnnouncedApril 2012July 2009Newer by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic FZ150

 S200EXR FZ150 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S200EXR and the FZ150.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and FZ150 is 54 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and FZ150.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more aged S200EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
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has manual focus
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
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has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.6")
more heavy than others in class (865g)
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (528g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
great reach (436mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (865 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery life (410 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
lack of Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (865g)
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic FZ150
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Other name FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 865 grams (1.91 pounds) 528 grams (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $499