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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was announced 4 years after the FH7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores against the FH7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm XP90 FH7 
IntroducedJanuary 2016September 2011Newer by 54 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm XP90

 FH7 Fujifilm XP90 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm XP90 FH7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP90 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 vs the FH7.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and FH7 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and FH7.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm XP90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
36
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
67
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
46
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
43
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-15 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $149