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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and FP8 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was launched 4 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores against the FP8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Panasonic FP8

 Fujifilm XQ1 FP8 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2009Fresher by 53 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 FP8 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP8

 Fujifilm XQ1 FP8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the FP8.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and FP8 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and FP8.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography features
43
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (206g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (240 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography info
64
great battery (240 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (206g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
56
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (206 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FP8
 Fujifilm XQ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 12MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $300