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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XQ2
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and FP7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was announced 2 years after the FP7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the FP7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Panasonic FP7

 Fujifilm XQ1 FP7 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 36 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 FP7 Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP7

 Fujifilm XQ1 FP7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the FP7.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and FP7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and FP7.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP7 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
43
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography details
Panasonic FP7 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery (240 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
good battery power (240 CIPA)
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
41
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
29
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP7
 Fujifilm XQ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-26 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom 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 reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (24 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
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
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 All around 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 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Launch cost $500 $227