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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax KP

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Launched February 2009
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2017
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax KP Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm A150 and Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and KP (24MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm A150 was manufactured 9 years before the KP and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm A150 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm A150 grades vs the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Pentax KP

 Fujifilm A150 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Fujifilm A150

 KP Fujifilm A150 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2009More recent by 97 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Pentax KP

 Fujifilm A150 KP 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 against the KP.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and KP is 95 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A150 and KP.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A150 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax KP will deliver more detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography info
Pentax KP Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography information
Pentax KP Street photography information
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery power (390 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography information
Pentax KP Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (130g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (390 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery power (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax KP as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Pentax KP
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Pentax KP
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-02-04 2017-01-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 819200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 703g (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 - 390 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $747