Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2013
(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
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 10 months after the FZ150 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades versus the FZ150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic FZ150
Fujifilm S4800 | FZ150 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | April 2012 | More modern by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm S4800
FZ150 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ150
Fujifilm S4800 | FZ150 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 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).
Compare the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the FZ150.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ150 is 66 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ150.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4800 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4800 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-30 | 2012-04-11 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | 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 file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 518 grams (1.14 lb) | 528 grams (1.16 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 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 photos |
Form of battery | - | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $229 | $499 |