Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S1
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 13 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic S1
Fujifilm XP150 | S1 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm XP150
S1 | Fujifilm XP150 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic S1
Fujifilm XP150 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 compared to the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and S1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and S1.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP150 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP150 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $260 | $269 |