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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP120
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic FS12, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was manufactured 8 years after the FS12 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP130 grades vs the FS12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm XP130 FS12 
IntroducedJanuary 2018April 2009More modern by 107 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Fujifilm XP130

 FS12 Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm XP130 FS12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 compared to the FS12.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and FS12 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP130 and FS12.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP130 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP130 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP130
Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography info
69
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (240 per charge)
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic FS12
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-01-24 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 240 photos -
Type of battery 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $171 $228