Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Panasonic FS15
Fujifilm XP120 | FS15 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 98 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Fujifilm XP120
FS15 | Fujifilm XP120 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Panasonic FS15
Fujifilm XP120 | FS15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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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 |