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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Released August 2011
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 5 months later than the FX90 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm JZ100 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 FX90 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm JZ100 FX90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions 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 JZ100 versus Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the FX90.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and FX90.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography factors
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
Panasonic FX90 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (129 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
supports touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FX90
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $190 $227