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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was introduced 7 years prior to the TS30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm A150 scores versus the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm A150 TS30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm A150

 TS30 Fujifilm A150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm A150 TS30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 has got outside 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 TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A150 versus the TS30.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and TS30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A150
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
56
lighter than competition (130 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-04 2015-01-06
Physical type 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Style 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $180