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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A150 was released 23 months prior to the S3 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A150 grades against the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm A150 S3 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm A150

 S3 Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm A150 S3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 has got external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the S3.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and S3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic S3 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography details
Panasonic S3 Street photography details
54
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
Sports photography with Panasonic S3
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A150
Travel photography with Panasonic S3
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
26
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A150
Vlogging with Panasonic S3
25
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic S3
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-04 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
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
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
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 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
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $110