Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A150 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm A150 | SZ3 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm A150
SZ3 | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 47 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm A150 | SZ3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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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 |