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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic FZ150, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and FZ150 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was announced 6 years after the FZ150 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores vs the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm X-T3 FZ150 
ReleasedSeptember 2018April 2012More modern by 78 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 FZ150 Fujifilm X-T3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic FZ150

 Fujifilm X-T3 FZ150 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the FZ150.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and FZ150 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and FZ150.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will show greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography features
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography features
74
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
great battery pack (410 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (528g)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
34
touch screen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
62
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (528g)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-06 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 photographs 410 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Launch price $1,500 $499