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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Finepix Z91
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Finepix Z90 was manufactured 13 months later than the FP1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Finepix Z90 matches up against the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Panasonic FP1

 Finepix Z90 FP1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 FP1 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP1

 Finepix Z90 FP1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the FP1.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Finepix Z90 and FP1.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Finepix Z90 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
68
comes with touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP1
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Otherwise known as Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $220 $153