Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX90
Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
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80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Introduced August 2014
- Replaced the Fujifilm X20
Panasonic FX90
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(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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The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FX90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
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Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic FX90
| Fujifilm X30 | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2014 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm X30
| FX90 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FX90
| Fujifilm X30 | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the FX90.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and FX90 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and FX90.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The younger Fujifilm X30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Fujifilm X30 Street photography features
Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (423g)
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (423 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
features focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Fujifilm X30 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging info
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (423g)
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
| Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-08-26 | 2011-08-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 423 gr (0.93 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 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 | 470 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-95 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $499 | $227 |