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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and FP7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was brought out 4 years after the FP7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the FP7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Panasonic FP7

 Fujifilm XQ2 FP7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 FP7 Fujifilm XQ2 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP7

 Fujifilm XQ2 FP7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Panasonic FP7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the FP7.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and FP7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and FP7.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FP7 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average (206g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
64
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (206g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (240 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than average (206 grams)
29
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP7
 Fujifilm XQ2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
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 measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
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 Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Price at release $299 $227