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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Finepix Z91
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below is a extended review of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was launched at a similar time to the FP7 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Finepix Z90 matches up against the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Panasonic FP7

 Finepix Z90 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 FP7 Finepix Z90 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP7

 Finepix Z90 FP7 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the FP7.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Finepix Z90 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Finepix Z90 and FP7.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP7 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography information
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography details
Panasonic FP7 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (147g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
68
provides focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
29
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (147 grams)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP7
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Also called Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 pricing $220 $227