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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

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
  • Launched April 2012
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic S3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 16 months after the S3 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ150 scores versus the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic S3

 FZ150 S3 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2011Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FZ150

 S3 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic S3

 FZ150 S3 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 versus the S3.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and S3 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and S3.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic S3 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FZ150 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography details
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Panasonic S3
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (528 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (410 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S3 Travel photography advice
56
great battery life (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (528g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S3 Vlogging factors
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (528g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-04-11 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 528g (1.16 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $499 $110