Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX90

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FX90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 21 months after the FX90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has got external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the FX90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and FX90 is 83 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and FX90.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.