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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FH20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was released 2 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores versus the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm XP150 FH20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm XP150

 FH20 Fujifilm XP150 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm XP150 FH20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 compared to the FH20.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and FH20.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP150 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography info
Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography info
67
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $179