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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was manufactured 4 years later than the SZ7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores against the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm XP90 SZ7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2012Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm XP90

 SZ7 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm XP90 SZ7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 comes with outer dimensions 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 SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the SZ7.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and SZ7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP90 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP90
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
45
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
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 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 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $199