FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FP2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced at a similar time to the FP2 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1600 scores versus the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S1600 against the FP2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and FP2 is 78 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and FP2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.