Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS42

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and FS42 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was released 5 years later than the FS42 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades versus the FS42 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 enjoys outer 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 FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FS42 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the FS42.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and FS42 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and FS42.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm XQ2 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.