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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm XQ2
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and FP2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was brought out 3 years later than the FP2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades against the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Panasonic FP2

 Fujifilm XQ1 FP2 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 48 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 FP2 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP2

 Fujifilm XQ1 FP2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the FP2.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and FP2 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and FP2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP2 will provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
43
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (240 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery (240 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
56
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (206g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP2
 Fujifilm XQ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
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 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 240 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $80