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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and FS12 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was released 5 years after the FS12 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades versus the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm XQ2 FS12 
LaunchedJanuary 2015April 2009Newer by 70 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 FS12 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm XQ2 FS12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. 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) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Panasonic FS12 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 depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the FS12.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and FS12 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and FS12.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 includes the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography information
64
good battery (240 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography info
56
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FS12
 Fujifilm XQ2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $228