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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
52 Imaging
37 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
Panasonic FZ150
(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
  • Introduced April 2012
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FZ150 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 4 months earlier than the FZ150 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the FZ150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic FZ150

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ150 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm X-S1

					

					

						
 FZ150 Fujifilm X-S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ150

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ150 
IntroducedNovember 2011April 2012Same age
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the FZ150.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ150 is 52 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ150.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler.

						Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography highlights
46
 manual focus
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
41
 has manual focus
 delivers RAW formats
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
51
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
 heavier than competitors in class (920g)
58
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than average (528g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography highlights
43
 amazing zoom range (24-624mm  26.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
43
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery life (410 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
43
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (624mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (920 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
 great battery life (410 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average (528 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography information
45
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
48
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (410 CIPA)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
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 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external mic port
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors in class (920 grams)
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 really wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have mic port
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than average (528 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-24 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 528g (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 40
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.9
DXO Low light rating 216 132
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $499