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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was revealed 4 years prior to the TS20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm A150 grades versus the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm A150 TS20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm A150

 TS20 Fujifilm A150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm A150 TS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A150 vs the TS20.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and TS20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography info
Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
54
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A150
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
56
lighter than average in class (130g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (142g)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-04 2012-01-31
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.40 m
Flash options 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $179