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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed April 2011
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and FP2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was launched 16 months later than the FP2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up versus the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Panasonic FP2

 Fujifilm Z900EXR FP2 
AnnouncedApril 2011January 2010More recent by 16 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 FP2 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FP2

 Fujifilm Z900EXR FP2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR offers outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and the FP2.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FP2.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z900EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
heavier than others (151g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
65
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (151g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (151 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FP2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-04-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 220 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $380 $80