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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR3 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 ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZR3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out 24 months later than the ZR3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up against the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm XP150 ZR3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm XP150

 ZR3 Fujifilm XP150 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm XP150 ZR3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP150 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the ZR3.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and ZR3.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP150 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
67
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 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 format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 159 gr (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 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 photos -
Battery style 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 shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $260 $280