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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A150 was introduced 3 years before the LS5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up vs the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm A150 LS5 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm A150

 LS5 Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm A150 LS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 provides outside 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 LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A150 compared to the LS5.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and LS5.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LS5 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography info
Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
54
lighter than average (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A150
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
55
lighter than average (130 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition in class (126g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (160 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
26
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A150
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
25
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-04 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 160 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $294