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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS5 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was launched 5 years earlier than the TS5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up vs the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm A150 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm A150

 TS5 Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm A150 TS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 offers external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the TS5.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A150 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS5 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (130g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery (370 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
52
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-04 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
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 One One
Launch price $130 $350