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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SZ3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm A150 scores versus the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm A150 SZ3 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm A150

 SZ3 Fujifilm A150 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm A150 SZ3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 features external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A150 against the SZ3.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and SZ3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A150
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography details
26
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $150