Fujifilm FinePix
XP150
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
TS4

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix XP150 vs Panasonic Lumix TS5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

78

  
Fujifilm FinePix XP150

68

  

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix TS4

Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix XP150

Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/2000 of a second
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm XP150
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The XP150's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1300s
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 Around 40% faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Cheaper $173.73 vs $247.99
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 The best price we've seen is $74 cheaper (around 30% less)
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.7 MP vs 9.6 MP
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic TS4
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/3.3 vs f/3.9
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 At its widest zoom, the TS4's lens captures marginally more light (0.5 f-stops)
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 5 cm vs 9 cm
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 Focus on subjects more than 40% closer to the lens
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Size Smaller 103x64x27 mm vs 103x71x27 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 4s
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 15x longer exposures
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 310 shots vs 300 shots
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 Almost the same
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3.7 fps vs 3 fps
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 More than 20% faster continuous shooting
Weight Slightly lighter 197 g vs 205 g
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent waterproof cameras, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Fujifilm FinePix XP150
68 vs 78
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Battery life Great battery life Help
XP150:300 shots
TS4:310 shots
Waterproof Waterproof Help
Great at the beach
Weight Heavy Help
XP150:205 g
TS4:197 g
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
28 mm
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Size Large Help
XP150:103x71x27 mm
TS4:103x64x27 mm
Zoom Poor zoom Help
XP150:5x
TS4:4.6x

Compared to recent waterproof cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Waterproof

$221 - $260
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix AW100 vs the FinePix XP150
Compare the Coolpix AW100 vs the Lumix TS4
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20

Panasonic Lumix TS20

Waterproof
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Size Is significantly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Compare the Lumix TS20 vs the FinePix XP150
Compare the Lumix TS20 vs the Lumix TS4
Canon PowerShot D20

Canon PowerShot D20

Waterproof

$279 - $295
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot D20 vs the FinePix XP150
Compare the PowerShot D20 vs the Lumix TS4
Nikon Coolpix AW110

Nikon Coolpix AW110

Waterproof

$313 - $327
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the FinePix XP150
Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the Lumix TS4
Olympus TG-820 iHS

Olympus TG-820

Waterproof

$172 - $179
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the TG-820 vs the FinePix XP150
Compare the TG-820 vs the Lumix TS4
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS

Waterproof

$331 - $349
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS vs the FinePix XP150
Compare the Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS vs the Lumix TS4
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Waterproof

$189 - $330
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the FinePix XP150
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the Lumix TS4

Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix XP50

Fujifilm FinePix XP50

Waterproof

$201
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
GPS No built-in GPS
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the FinePix XP50 vs the FinePix XP150
Fujifilm FinePix XP60

Fujifilm FinePix XP60

Waterproof

$180 - $199
3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the FinePix XP60 vs the FinePix XP150
Fujifilm FinePix XP100

Fujifilm FinePix XP100

Waterproof

$119
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the FinePix XP100 vs the FinePix XP150
Fujifilm FinePix XP170

Fujifilm FinePix XP170

Compact

$282 - $323
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
GPS No built-in GPS
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the FinePix XP170 vs the FinePix XP150
Olympus TG-320

Olympus Tough TG-320

Waterproof

$136 - $139
Aperture Wider aperture
Size Significantly smaller
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Battery life Much shorter battery life
Compare the Tough TG-320 vs the FinePix XP150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix TS5

Panasonic Lumix TS5

Waterproof

$358 - $359
Screen size Significantly larger screen
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Size Larger
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Lumix TS5 vs the Lumix TS4
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

Waterproof
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Lumix DMC-TS3 vs the Lumix TS4

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Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

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