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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ7 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 SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm XP150 versus Panasonic SZ7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was launched at a similar time to the SZ7 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades against the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm XP150 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm XP150

 SZ7 Fujifilm XP150 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm XP150 SZ7 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP150 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the SZ7.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and SZ7.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography factors
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography features
67
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 pricing $260 $199