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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was launched 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm XP150 ZS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 33 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm XP150

 ZS3 Fujifilm XP150 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm XP150 ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the ZS3.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP150 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP150 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs -
Type of battery 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
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $200