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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Finepix Z91
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was released 13 months later than the FP3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Finepix Z90 scores against the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Panasonic FP3

 Finepix Z90 FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 FP3 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP3

 Finepix Z90 FP3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the FP3.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and FP3.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Finepix Z90 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography information
Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
68
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
31
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP3
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Also Known as Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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