Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S2

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and S2 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up versus the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm A150 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 features external measurements 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 S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the S2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and S2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic S2 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.