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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was launched very close to the S2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm XP150 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm XP150

 S2 Fujifilm XP150 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm XP150 S2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP150 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the S2.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and S2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and S2.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (112 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S2 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others (112g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging info
Panasonic S2 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (112 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic S2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 112g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 280 photos
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 feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $260 $109