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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS40 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 ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS40, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was announced 24 months before the ZS40 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades against the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm XP150 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm XP150

 ZS40 Fujifilm XP150 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm XP150 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 features outside measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the ZS40.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS40 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS40.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS40
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $260 $450