FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Released January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
- Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and FX90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe HS20 EXR was launched 7 months prior to the FX90 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic FX90
HS20 EXR | FX90 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
FX90 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FX90
HS20 EXR | FX90 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the FX90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and FX90 is 58 and 95 respectively.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and FX90.
Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Other name | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-08-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 grams (1.61 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 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 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $600 | $227 |