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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was manufactured 19 months later than the ZS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm XP150 ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm XP150

 ZS5 Fujifilm XP150 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm XP150 ZS5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 features outer measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the ZS5.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP150 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP150 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography info
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (214 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others (214g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures -
Type of battery 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $260 $300