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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Introduced April 2012
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm S1500 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 4 years before the FZ150 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up vs the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm S1500

 FZ150 Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2009More recent by 38 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ150 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 features external dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1500 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the FZ150.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ150 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ150.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ150 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
50
has built in flash
great reach (396mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery life (410 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
62
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (528g)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lb) 528 gr (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $499