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Panasonic FP1 vs Fujifilm XP130 Comparison

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Panasonic FP1

12 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FP1 vs Fujifilm XP130 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Panasonic FP1, which was introduced in January 2010 is a Ultracompact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm XP130, which was introduced in January 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, FP1 is 8 years older than XP130. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-01-06
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 35-140 mm F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 6 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 151g. 99 x 59 x 19 mm

Fujifilm XP130 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-01-24
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 207g. 110 x 71 x 28 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 over Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Weight
151 g vs 207 g 56 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
3.50 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area
2.31µm2 vs 1.76µm2 31% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP130 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 6.0fps 4 fps faster
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
28mm vs 35mm 7 mm wider coverage
Optical Zoom
5x vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
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Panasonic FP1 vs Fujifilm XP130: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FP1 has external dimensions of 99 x 59 x 19 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.75″) and weighs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XP130 has external dimensions of 110 x 71 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.8 x 1.1″) and weighs 207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130. Panasonic FP1 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Fujifilm XP130.

Panasonic FP1 vs Fujifilm XP130 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130.

Panasonic FP1 vs Fujifilm XP130 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic FP1 is significantly lighter (56g ) than the Fujifilm XP130 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm XP130's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic FP1's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Panasonic FP1 vs Fujifilm XP130: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic FP1 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine IV processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm XP130 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the FP1 and XP130 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic FP1 vs Fujifilm XP130 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130 Cameras


Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic FP1 vs Fujifilm XP130 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic FP1 features a 35-140 mm F3.5-5.9 4× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP130 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lens.

Fujifilm XP130 has 7mm wider coverage than the Panasonic FP1. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.50, Panasonic FP1 is faster at widest end. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 140mm. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XP130 is faster than Panasonic FP1 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

FP1
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

FP1
XP130
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

FP1
XP130
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

FP1
XP130
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic FP1 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic FP1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP130 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Panasonic FP1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Panasonic FP1 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP130 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
151g
Body Thickness 19mm
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
207g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Panasonic FP1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Panasonic FP1 vs Fujifilm XP130: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic FP1 and Fujifilm XP130 scores compare:

Panasonic FP1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #101 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1087 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XP130
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #440 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP130 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic FP1 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Panasonic FP1. Otherwise, Fujifilm XP130 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic FP1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Brand Panasonic Fujifilm
Announced 2010-01-06 2018-01-24
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 27.72mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 35-140 mm (4×) 28-140 mm (5x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.9 F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range 10cm 9cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1600s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 151g 207g
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm 110 x 71 x 28mm
Battery Life n/a 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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