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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was introduced 3 years earlier than the SZ1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm A150 scores against the SZ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm A150 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm A150

 SZ1 Fujifilm A150 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm A150 SZ1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A150 vs the SZ1.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A150 and SZ1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (131g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography features
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic SZ1
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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) 131 gr (0.29 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 - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $179