Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS50

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZS50 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up versus the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A150 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 has external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A150 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the ZS50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and ZS50.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS50 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.