Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LF1

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LF1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 23 months before the LF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores against the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the LF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and LF1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP150 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm XP150 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.