Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 5 months after the FX90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FX90
Fujifilm JX500 | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm JX500
FX90 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX90
Fujifilm JX500 | FX90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the FX90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and FX90.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | 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 | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 200 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $90 | $227 |