Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm A150 was unveiled 3 months prior to the ZS3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up against the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A150 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic ZS3
Fujifilm A150 | ZS3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm A150
ZS3 | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic ZS3
Fujifilm A150 | ZS3 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | May 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A150 against the ZS3.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and ZS3.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration.
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix A150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-04 | 2009-05-14 |
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 | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 229 gr (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 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $130 | $200 |