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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(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
Panasonic ZS45
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm XP150 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm XP150

 ZS45 Fujifilm XP150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm XP150 ZS45 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (350 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
67
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery life (350 shots)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
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