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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Introduced April 2012
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 22 months later than the FZ150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm S1 FZ150 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2012Fresher by 22 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm S1

 FZ150 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm S1 FZ150 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 provides outer measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the FZ150.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and FZ150 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and FZ150.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S1 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680g)
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography information
63
great battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (528g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (680g)
62
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (528 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 shots 410 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $499