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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP120
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic FS15, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was revealed 9 years later than the FS15 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores versus the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Panasonic FS15

 Fujifilm XP130 FS15 
RevealedJanuary 2018January 2009More recent by 110 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Fujifilm XP130

 FS15 Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic FS15

 Fujifilm XP130 FS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP130 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic FS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 compared to the FS15.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP130 and FS15 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and FS15.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP130 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP130 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography info
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography details
69
weather proof
supports bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
bad battery life (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP130
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic FS15
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-01-24 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $171 $180