Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm A150 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic S3
Fujifilm A150 | S3 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm A150
S3 | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic S3
Fujifilm A150 | S3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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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 |