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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP130
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was launched 6 years later than the FP5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up against the FP5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Panasonic FP5

 Fujifilm XP120 FP5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2011Fresher by 74 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Fujifilm XP120

 FP5 Fujifilm XP120 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Panasonic FP5

 Fujifilm XP120 FP5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the FP5.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and FP5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and FP5.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP120 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography info
Panasonic FP5 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (260 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography details
67
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
offers focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
40
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (260 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP120
Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
30
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Panasonic FP5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2017-01-05 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 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 display
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $199