• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic FZ150 advantages over Fujifilm S1

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 9.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Fujifilm S1 advantages over Panasonic FZ150

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Slower slow-motion
    480 fps vs 220 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 600 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.13 vs 0.31 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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  • Excellent 24x zoom that starts at 25mm; Solid build; Articulating LCD; Improved sensor and image processing; 12 fps continuous mode; Full HD video at 60p.

  • Tends to blow out highlights; Tripod socket close to battery door; Incandescent white balance is a little warm.

  • Read our Panasonic FZ150 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon SX1 IS

Panasonic FZ150
Canon SX1 IS
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Canon SX1 IS

Fujifilm S1
Canon SX1 IS
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm S1 vs Canon SX1 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Panasonic FZ150
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Fujifilm S1
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Compared to Leica V-LUX 2

Panasonic FZ150
Leica V-LUX 2
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Leica V-LUX 2

Fujifilm S1
Leica V-LUX 2
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-LUX 2

Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Panasonic FZ150
Fujifilm S8300
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Fujifilm S8300

Fujifilm S1
Fujifilm S8300
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300

Compared to Fujifilm S9400W

Panasonic FZ150
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S1
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

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