Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S1

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was announced 16 months after the S1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ150 matches up against the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 against the S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and S1 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and S1.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern FZ150 provides an edge in sensor technology.