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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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 T550 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 17 months after the FX90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm T550 FX90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm T550

 FX90 Fujifilm T550 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm T550 FX90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the FX90.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and FX90.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
features focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
47
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FX90
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-08-26
Physical type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $160 $227