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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2000
  • Updated by Fujifilm S2 Pro
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and FZ150 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 12 years earlier than the FZ150 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores against the FZ150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm S1 Pro FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 FZ150 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
RevealedApril 2012August 2000Newer by 142 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k200kCrisper screen (+260k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm S1 Pro FZ150 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 Pro has exterior measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs the FZ150.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and FZ150 is 56 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and FZ150.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ150 will produce more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
41
focusing manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (820 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
36
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography factors
46
lighter than competition (820g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
56
great battery (410 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (528g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
62
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (528 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2000-08-08 2012-04-11
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3040 x 2016 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 320 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2" 3"
Display resolution 200 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 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 None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 820 grams (1.81 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $2,000 $499