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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(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
Panasonic SZ10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm S1500 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm S1500

 SZ10 Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 71 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm S1500 SZ10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and SZ10 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
very long zoom (396mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others (177 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging info
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
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