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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2012
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out 6 months prior to the SZ5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores vs the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic SZ5

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP150 SZ5 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm XP150

          

          

            
 SZ5 Fujifilm XP150 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic SZ5

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP150 SZ5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 has physical measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the SZ5.
Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and SZ5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to take the launch date  of the products into consideration.

            Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
28
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
33
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 provides face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP150 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography information
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (136g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
67
 weather proof
 good MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
 lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
40
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
42
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging details
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 no external microphone port
32
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (136g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 250 images
Battery format 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 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $260 $195