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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was launched 11 months prior to the FH3 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up vs the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm A150 FH3 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm A150

 FH3 Fujifilm A150 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm A150 FH3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A150 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A150 vs the FH3.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
27
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 aliasing 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
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 130 grams (0.29 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $160