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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and FP5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XQ2 was launched 4 years after the FP5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the FP5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Panasonic FP5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XQ2 FP5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Fujifilm XQ2

		

		

			
 FP5 Fujifilm XQ2 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XQ2 FP5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the FP5.
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and FP5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and FP5.
All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FP5 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 should have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
43
 manual focus
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor (2/3")
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Street photography advice
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (2/3")
 more heavy than competition (206 grams)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 good battery (240 per charge)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor (2/3")
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery (260 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
64
 good battery (240 shots)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (206 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
 good battery (260 per charge)
 supports touch to focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography advice
56
 manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (240 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (2/3")
 missing Timelapse function
40
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 good battery (260 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging details
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone support
 more heavy than competition (206g)
30
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP5
 Fujifilm XQ2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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 gr (0.45 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack 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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $199