Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2015
Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 6 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm S1500 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm S1500
SZ10 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | February 2009 | Fresher by 71 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm S1500 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the SZ10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and SZ10 is 82 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and SZ10.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 345g (0.76 lbs) | 177g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $200 |