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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and FP3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was manufactured 5 years after the FP3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades against the FP3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Panasonic FP3

 Fujifilm XQ2 FP3 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 FP3 Fujifilm XQ2 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP3

 Fujifilm XQ2 FP3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 features exterior 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 FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the FP3.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and FP3 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and FP3.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FP3 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
62
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (206g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
56
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (240 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ2
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (206g)
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (155g)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP3
 Fujifilm XQ2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
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 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $182