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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(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
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 5 months before the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores vs the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm XP50 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm XP50

 ZS15 Fujifilm XP50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm XP50 ZS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 offers external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the ZS15.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and ZS15.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (208g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography details
64
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than others (208g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (208g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic ZS15
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $279