FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic FX90
AX350 | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the FujiFilm AX350
FX90 | AX350 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX90
AX350 | FX90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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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 |