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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and FP1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was released 5 years after the FP1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Panasonic FP1

 Fujifilm XQ2 FP1 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 FP1 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP1

 Fujifilm XQ2 FP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the FP1.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and FP1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and FP1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The newer Fujifilm XQ2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
43
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography information
Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (206g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
64
better than average battery power (240 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography information
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP1
 Fujifilm XQ2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery format 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $153