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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FH7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was revealed 4 months later than the FH7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up vs the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm XP150 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm XP150

 FH7 Fujifilm XP150 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm XP150 FH7 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the FH7.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and FH7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and FH7.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
34
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $260 $149