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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
81
Overall
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic FZ150, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and FZ150 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was revealed 7 years after the FZ150 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up versus the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 FZ150 
ReleasedOctober 2019April 2012Newer by 92 months
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 FZ150 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 FZ150 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has got exterior dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the FZ150.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and FZ150 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and FZ150.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will result in more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
41
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography features
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (410 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
amazing megapixels (26MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
56
good battery power (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (528g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
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touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
62
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-10-23 2012-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497g (1.10 pounds) 528g (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $2,000 $499