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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
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
  • Revealed April 2012
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 15 months before the FZ150 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S2950 scores versus the FZ150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic FZ150

 S2950 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the FujiFilm S2950

 FZ150 S2950 
RevealedApril 2012January 2011More recent by 15 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ150

 S2950 FZ150 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S2950 against the FZ150.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and FZ150 is 76 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and FZ150.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S2950 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (528g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
great battery pack (410 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (528g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging details
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
62
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (528 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ150
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Alternate name FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 528g (1.16 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 410 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $330 $499