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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
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 S9200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 22 months after the FZ150 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores against the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2012More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm S9200

 FZ150 Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ150 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the FZ150.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ150 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ150.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9200 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography advice
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography highlights
54
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
56
good battery pack (410 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (528g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (670g)
62
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (528 grams)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 528 gr (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 500 images 410 images
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $499