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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic SZ1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was launched 4 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades vs the SZ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm XP90 SZ1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2012More recent by 49 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm XP90

 SZ1 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm XP90 SZ1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the SZ1.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and SZ1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and SZ1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography factors
36
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP90
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
67
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others in class (131g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
46
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (210 shots)
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (131g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic SZ1
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-15 2012-01-09
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 lb) 131g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images 250 images
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $179