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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 X20 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm X20 FX90 
LaunchedApril 2013August 2011Newer by 21 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm X20

 FX90 Fujifilm X20 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm X20 FX90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (353 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
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great battery power (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (353g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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comes with touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (270 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (353g)
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quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX90
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
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 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 270 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $227