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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm S4800 FZ150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2012More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm S4800

 FZ150 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm S4800 FZ150 
Display size3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography factors
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (518 grams)
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (518g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
good battery life (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging info
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (518g)
62
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
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