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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched April 2011
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and FS12 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was launched 24 months later than the FS12 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up versus the FS12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm Z900EXR FS12 
ReleasedApril 2011April 2009More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 FS12 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm Z900EXR FS12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has got external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FS12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR against the FS12.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FS12.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z900EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography highlights
65
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging info
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rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (151g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FS12
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-04-05 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $228