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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was revealed 23 months before the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm A150 grades vs the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm A150 FH2 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm A150

 FH2 Fujifilm A150 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm A150 FH2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A150 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A150 compared to the FH2.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and FH2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH2 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery life (270 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
features focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
27
screen size is decent (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-04 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $149