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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and FP3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 3 years after the FP3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Panasonic FP3

 Fujifilm XQ1 FP3 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 FP3 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP3

 Fujifilm XQ1 FP3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. 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 FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the FP3.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and FP3 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and FP3.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP3 will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
43
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others (206g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (240 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
64
good battery power (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (206 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155g)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
56
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (240 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
37
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (206 grams)
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP3
 Fujifilm XQ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-26 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash options 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 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 Overall 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 240 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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