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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS42 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 FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Bump to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and FS42 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was announced 4 years after the FS42 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the FS42 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Panasonic FS42

 Fujifilm XQ1 FS42 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2009Newer by 57 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 FS42 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FS42

 Fujifilm XQ1 FS42 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Panasonic FS42 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the FS42.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and FS42 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and FS42.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm XQ1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS42
43
has manual focus
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography details
Panasonic FS42 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than others (206 grams)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
16
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (206 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography factors
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than others (206g)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic FS42
 Fujifilm XQ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1000
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen 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 second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 132 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $580