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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Finepix Z91
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FH5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was announced within a month of the FH5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Finepix Z90 matches up against the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Panasonic FH5

 Finepix Z90 FH5 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 FH5 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FH5

 Finepix Z90 FH5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Finepix Z90 vs the FH5.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Finepix Z90 and FH5.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
68
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than others (121g)
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FH5
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Otherwise known as Finepix Z91 Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 220 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $220 $169