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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and FS15 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was launched 4 years after the FS15 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the FS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Panasonic FS15

 Fujifilm XQ1 FS15 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 60 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 FS15 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FS15

 Fujifilm XQ1 FS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the FS15.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and FS15 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and FS15.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The younger Fujifilm XQ1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Panasonic FS15
62
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than others (206 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
64
better than average battery life (240 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography details
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (206 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FS15
 Fujifilm XQ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-26 2009-01-16
Physical type 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 surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Battery type 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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