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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was manufactured at a similar time to the SZ1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up against the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm XP150 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm XP150

 SZ1 Fujifilm XP150 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm XP150 SZ1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP150 provides external measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the SZ1.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and SZ1.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
29
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography info
67
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (131g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic SZ1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 131 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery 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 recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $260 $179