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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced 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
  • Introduced April 2012
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 22 months later than the FZ150 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades versus the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ150 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2012More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 FZ150 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ150 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the FZ150.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ150 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ150.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9400W to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery (500 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
great battery pack (410 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (528 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (670g)
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (528g)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 grams (1.48 pounds) 528 grams (1.16 pounds)
Physical 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
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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $499