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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and FZ150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was revealed 8 months before the FZ150 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades versus the FZ150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm F600 EXR FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 FZ150 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
AnnouncedApril 2012August 2011Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm F600 EXR FZ150 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the FZ150.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FZ150 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FZ150.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
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focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery power (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (528g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (528g)
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-11 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 528g (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 40
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.9
DXO Low light score 153 132
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $499