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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Announced April 2012
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 3 months earlier than the FZ150 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic FZ150

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S4200 FZ150 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm S4200

          

          

            
 FZ150 Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FZ150

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S4200 FZ150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012April 2012Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the FZ150.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ150 is 67 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ150.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S4200 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

            Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
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 MP count good (14MP)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
41
 has manual focus
 delivers RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography info
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than average (543g)
58
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
47
 long zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
42
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery life (410 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
54
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (576mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average (543g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 good battery life (410 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (528g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
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 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (410 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than average (543g)
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external mic port
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competitors in class (528 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 543g (1.20 lbs) 528g (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery AA 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $499