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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic FP2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and FP2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 7 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Panasonic FP2

 Fujifilm X-E3 FP2 
ReleasedSeptember 2017January 2010Fresher by 94 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 FP2 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic FP2

 Fujifilm X-E3 FP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 enjoys outside measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the FP2.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and FP2 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and FP2.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give you greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography features
Panasonic FP2 Street photography features
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography highlights
77
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
37
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic FP2
 Fujifilm X-E3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2017-09-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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