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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A150 was launched 11 months earlier than the FH20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up vs the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm A150 FH20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm A150

 FH20 Fujifilm A150 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm A150 FH20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A150 has got outer measurements 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 FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the FH20.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A150 and FH20.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
26
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
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 AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $179