Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FP1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FP1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 23 months later than the FP1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the FP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the FP1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FP1 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FP1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.