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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 7 months prior to the FX90 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AX350 grades versus the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic FX90

 AX350 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the FujiFilm AX350

 FX90 AX350 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX90

 AX350 FX90 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the AX350 vs the FX90.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and FX90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged AX350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
29
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
56
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
offers touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
28
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX90
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 180 shots 200 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $227