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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was announced 18 months after the FX700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up vs the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FX700

 Fujifilm XP50 FX700 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FX700 Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FX700

 Fujifilm XP50 FX700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the FX700.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and FX700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP50 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FX700
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $399