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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and FX90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 5 months after the FX90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades against the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FX90 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 FX90 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FX90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the FX90.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FX90.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
has focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FX90
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 photographs 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $227