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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the FX90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up versus the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm A170 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm A170

 FX90 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm A170 FX90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 features physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the FX90.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and FX90.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX90 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FX90
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 - 200 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $80 $227