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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and FP2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was announced 5 years later than the FP2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up versus the FP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Panasonic FP2

 Fujifilm XQ2 FP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 FP2 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP2

 Fujifilm XQ2 FP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 offers external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the FP2.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and FP2 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and FP2.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP2 will produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ2 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography details
Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery pack (240 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (206g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (151 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (240 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ2
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (151g)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP2
 Fujifilm XQ2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch 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
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 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
Environment 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") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $80