Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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.
Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic ZS3
Fujifilm XP150 | ZS3 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | May 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm XP150
ZS3 | Fujifilm XP150 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS3
Fujifilm XP150 | ZS3 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS3 is 92 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |