Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ10

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was introduced 13 months later than the SZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP90 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and SZ10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.