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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and FZ100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 2 years after the FZ100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades vs the FZ100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm F900EXR FZ100 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 FZ100 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm F900EXR FZ100 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the FZ100.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and FZ100 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and FZ100.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
44
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
54
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
55
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
very small sensor (1/2")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (232g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (540g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
64
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 260 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $500