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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm XQ2
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and FP5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was unveiled 2 years after the FP5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades against the FP5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Panasonic FP5

 Fujifilm XQ1 FP5 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 FP5 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP5

 Fujifilm XQ1 FP5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the FP5.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and FP5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and FP5.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FP5 will provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography features
Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (260 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
64
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (206g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
great battery life (260 shots)
provides touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (240 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
great battery life (260 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
30
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP5
 Fujifilm XQ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-26 2011-01-05
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 measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack 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
Storage slots One One
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