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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS1 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 ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm A150 was announced 3 months earlier than the ZS1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm A150 scores versus the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm A150 ZS1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm A150

 ZS1 Fujifilm A150 

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm A150 ZS1 
IntroducedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A150 has 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 ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A150 versus the ZS1.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A150 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A150 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A150
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average (229g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-04 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $0