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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 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 ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out 12 months before the ZS30 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores versus the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm XP150 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm XP150

 ZS30 Fujifilm XP150 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm XP150 ZS30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the ZS30.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average (198 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography details
67
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (198 grams)
has focus via touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography highlights
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (198 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack 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
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $260 $250