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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and FS12 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was announced 4 years later than the FS12 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the FS12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm XQ1 FS12 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2009More recent by 57 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 FS12 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm XQ1 FS12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the FS12.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and FS12 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and FS12.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (206 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (240 shots)
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography details
64
better than average battery power (240 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (206g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography info
56
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (206g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FS12
 Fujifilm XQ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 One One
Retail pricing $500 $228