Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched April 2012
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The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 22 months after the FZ150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic FZ150
| Fujifilm S8600 | FZ150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | April 2012 | Newer by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm S8600
| FZ150 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ150
| Fujifilm S8600 | FZ150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys outside measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the FZ150.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ150 is 76 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ150.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8600 to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2014-01-06 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | 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 | 450 gr (0.99 lb) | 528 gr (1.16 lb) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 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 | 410 shots | 410 shots |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 3 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $499 |