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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic FX580, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP90 was brought out 7 years after the FX580 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm XP90 FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 85 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm XP90

 FX580 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm XP90 FX580 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the FX580.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and FX580.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP90 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
67
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
bad battery (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
46
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (210 shots)
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k 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 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" 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 210 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $499