Fujifilm
X-S1
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ150

Updated (July, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Fujifilm X-S1

66

  
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

60

  
Winner

Fujifilm X-S1

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm X-S1

True resolution
 High true resolution
12 MP
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Focus points
 Many focus points
49
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 124x82x92 mm
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
12 fps
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Thickness
 Thin
3.6"
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X-S1
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 49.0 vs 40.0
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 More than 20% better image quality
Sensor size Much larger sensor 2/3" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 2x larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution 12 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 216 ISO vs 132 ISO
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 The X-S1 has a slight edge (0.7 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Focus points Significantly more focus points 49 vs 23
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The X-S1's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better
Color depth Better color depth 20.4 bits vs 19.4 bits
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 Distinguishes 1 more bits of color
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.2 EV vs 10.9 EV
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 0.3 f-stops more dynamic range
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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 Almost the same
Zoom Slightly more zoom 26x vs 24x
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 Around 20% more zoom
Battery life Longer battery life 460 shots vs 410 shots
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 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Cheaper $629.00 vs $720.26
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 The best price we've seen is $91 cheaper (more than 10% less)
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ150
Size Much smaller 124x82x92 mm vs 135x107x149 mm
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 2.3x smaller
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 220 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Weight Much lighter 528 g vs 920 g
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 More than 40% lighter
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 12 fps vs 7 fps
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 More than 70% faster continuous shooting
Thickness Significantly thinner 3.6" vs 5.9"
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 Around 40% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm X-S1
66 vs 60
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm X-S1. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro digicam with a super zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
External mic jack You can plug a microphone into both of these Help
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Zoom Great zoom Help
X-S1:26x
DMC-FZ150:24x
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Battery life Great battery life Help
X-S1:460 shots
DMC-FZ150:410 shots
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Lowest price Very expensive Help
X-S1:$629.00
DMC-FZ150:$720.26
Weight Heavy Help
X-S1:920 g
DMC-FZ150:528 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
X-S1:5.9"
DMC-FZ150:3.6"
Size Large Help
X-S1:135x107x149 mm
DMC-FZ150:124x82x92 mm
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
X-S1:11.2 EV
DMC-FZ150:10.9 EV

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
3,200 ISO
Zoom Poor zoom Help
X-S1:26x
DMC-FZ150:24x

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$335 - $339
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the X-S1
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the X-S1
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the X-S1
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $314
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the X-S1
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the X-S1
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$299 - $339
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the X-S1
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the X-S1
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Fujifilm X-S1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

Super zoom

$475 - $550
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Zoom Much more zoom
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
Compare the FinePix HS50EXR vs the X-S1
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the D5100 vs the X-S1
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Super zoom
Size Much smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
Compare the PowerShot SX1 IS vs the X-S1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic FX60/FX62

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Super zoom

$392 - $439
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Lowest price Much cheaper
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ62 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

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