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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was manufactured 7 years after the FS25 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm XP90 FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 85 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm XP90

 FS25 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm XP90 FS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the FS25.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and FS25.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP90 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP90 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography info
Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
67
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
bad battery power (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
46
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (210 shots)
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-15 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 210 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $230