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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and FX90 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was launched 14 months before the FX90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the F80EXR grades versus the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic FX90

 F80EXR FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 FX90 F80EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2011June 2010Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FX90

 F80EXR FX90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the F80EXR against the FX90.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and FX90 is 92 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and FX90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The F80EXR has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The older F80EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (210 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (210 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
38
decently wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (210g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FX90
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Also called as FinePix F85EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $227