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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 5 months after the TS3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades against the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm XP150 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm XP150

 TS3 Fujifilm XP150 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm XP150 TS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP150 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 compared to the TS3.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and TS3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and TS3.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP150 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
good battery life (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery life (310 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 310 shots
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
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $260 $380