Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP1

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and FP1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was introduced 16 months after the FP1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades against the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FP1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR against the FP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FP1.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z900EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Z900EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.