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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and FX90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 11 months after the FX90 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm X10 FX90 
LaunchedJuly 2012August 2011Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm X10

 FX90 Fujifilm X10 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm X10 FX90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the FX90.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and FX90 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and FX90.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more recent Fujifilm X10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography info
Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (350 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
60
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (350g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
36
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (350g)
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FX90
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-11 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 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 H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $600 $227