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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
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 XP30 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled about the same time to the FX90 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FX90

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 FX90 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm XP30

          

          

            
 FX90 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FX90

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 FX90 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2011Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the FX90.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and FX90.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP30 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

            Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
21
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Panasonic FX90 Street photography information
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus by touch
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography highlights
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (200 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
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 environment proof
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 bad battery power (200 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 boasts focus by touch
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery power (200 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 manual mode not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone port
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 rather wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FX90
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $227