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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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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).
Check out the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
Photography Glossary
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
Retail price $500 $199