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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the S1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm A150 scores against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm A150 S1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm A150

 S1 Fujifilm A150 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm A150 S1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A150 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A150 vs the S1.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic S1 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography details
Panasonic S1 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A150
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than others (117g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
26
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-04 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash modes 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
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $269