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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic XS1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 4 years earlier than the XS1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP2 scores versus the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic XS1

 FP2 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FP2

 XS1 FP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic XS1

 FP2 XS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 and the XS1.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (151g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
56
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (103g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
39
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (151g)
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $80 $130