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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZR1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was launched 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up vs the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm XP150 ZR1 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm XP150

 ZR1 Fujifilm XP150 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm XP150 ZR1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the ZR1.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and ZR1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and ZR1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP150 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP150 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography info
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP150
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
67
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Type of battery 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
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $260 $280