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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and FP1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was revealed 3 years after the FP1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up vs the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Panasonic FP1

 Fujifilm XQ1 FP1 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010More modern by 48 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 FP1 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP1

 Fujifilm XQ1 FP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the FP1.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and FP1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and FP1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The younger Fujifilm XQ1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competitors (206 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (240 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery life (240 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (206g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (151g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
56
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (240 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (206g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP1
 Fujifilm XQ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-26 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $153