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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Finepix Z91
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was announced 18 months after the FP8 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Finepix Z90 matches up vs the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Panasonic FP8

 Finepix Z90 FP8 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 FP8 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP8

 Finepix Z90 FP8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 comes with physical 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 FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the FP8.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and FP8.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Finepix Z90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
68
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
42
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in 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
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FP8
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Alternate name Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 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") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery form 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 card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $220 $300