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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
Panasonic FX90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FX90

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX500 FX90 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm JX500

		

		

			
 FX90 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX90

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX500 FX90 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
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 MP count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
55
 lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (200 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
68
 lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 comes with focus by touch
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography features
33
 decently wide (26mm)
 MP count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery pack (200 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
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 decently wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic socket
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 quite wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX90
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
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