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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Finepix Z91
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was unveiled 13 months after the FP2 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Finepix Z90 scores against the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Panasonic FP2

 Finepix Z90 FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 FP2 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP2

 Finepix Z90 FP2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 features external dimensions 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 FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the FP2.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and FP2.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Finepix Z90 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
68
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (151g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (151 grams)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP2
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also Known as Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $220 $80