Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS45, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS45 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic ZS45
Fujifilm XP150 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm XP150
ZS45 | Fujifilm XP150 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS45
Fujifilm XP150 | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the ZS45.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS45.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 6.00 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" 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 images | 350 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $260 | $300 |