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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-Pro3
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic FS15, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and FS15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and FS15 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was revealed 7 years after the FS15 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades vs the FS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Panasonic FS15

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 FS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 86 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 FS15 Fujifilm X-Pro2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic FS15

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 FS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys external measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the FS15.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and FS15 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and FS15.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will offer more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography factors
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 shots)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
63
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
low battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
33
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic FS15
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-15 2009-01-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III -
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 area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 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 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
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