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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(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
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 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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic FX90

 HS20 EXR FX90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 FX90 HS20 EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FX90

 HS20 EXR FX90 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than others (730 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (730g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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features focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (730g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FX90
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
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