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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Announced 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 XP150 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm XP150 versus Panasonic FX90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was unveiled 5 months later than the FX90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm XP150 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm XP150

 FX90 Fujifilm XP150 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm XP150 FX90 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 provides external measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP150 versus Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the FX90.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and FX90 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and FX90.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP150 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FX90
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 300 images 200 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $260 $227