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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP130
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was manufactured 8 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up vs the FS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Panasonic FS15

 Fujifilm XP120 FS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2009More recent by 98 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Fujifilm XP120

 FS15 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Panasonic FS15

 Fujifilm XP120 FS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the FS15.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and FS15 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and FS15.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP120 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP120 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Panasonic FS15
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography factors
67
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low battery (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (210 shots)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Panasonic FS15
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2017-01-05 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $180