Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP3
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Launched January 2017
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm XP120 and Panasonic FP3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP120 was manufactured 7 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores vs the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Panasonic FP3
Fujifilm XP120 | FP3 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 86 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Fujifilm XP120
FP3 | Fujifilm XP120 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Panasonic FP3
Fujifilm XP120 | FP3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP120 and Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the FP3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and FP3 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and FP3.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP120 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP120 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2017-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 203 gr (0.45 lb) | 155 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 210 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $229 | $182 |