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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and FP8 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was unveiled 5 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Panasonic FP8

 Fujifilm XQ2 FP8 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 67 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 FP8 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP8

 Fujifilm XQ2 FP8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 comes with outside 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) while the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the FP8.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and FP8 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and FP8.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The newer Fujifilm XQ2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
43
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (206 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography details
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography features
64
good battery pack (240 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
56
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (206g)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FP8
 Fujifilm XQ2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine V
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 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") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $300