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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and FS7 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was unveiled 6 years after the FS7 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores vs the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Panasonic FS7

 Fujifilm XQ2 FS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 FS7 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FS7

 Fujifilm XQ2 FS7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 features outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the FS7.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and FS7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and FS7.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XQ2 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (206 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (240 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
64
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (206g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (240 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (206 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic FS7
 Fujifilm XQ2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $160