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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic XS1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was released 12 months earlier than the XS1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores against the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm XP150 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm XP150

 XS1 Fujifilm XP150 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm XP150 XS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 enjoys physical 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) and the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the XS1.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and XS1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic XS1 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography details
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography highlights
67
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging info
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic XS1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 photos 260 photos
Type 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
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $130