FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS42

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Finepix Z90 was released 21 months after the FS42 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Finepix Z90 matches up versus the FS42 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the FS42.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Finepix Z90 and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and FS42.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Finepix Z90 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Finepix Z90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.