Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
- Announced January 2012
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS25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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm XP150 | ZS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm XP150
ZS30 | Fujifilm XP150 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm XP150 | ZS30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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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 |