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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Other Name is Finepix Z91
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was released 21 months later than the FS12 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Finepix Z90 scores vs the FS12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Panasonic FS12

 Finepix Z90 FS12 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2009More recent by 21 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 FS12 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FS12

 Finepix Z90 FS12 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the FS12.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Finepix Z90 and FS12.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Finepix Z90 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
68
includes touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Panasonic FS12
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Otherwise known as Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $220 $228