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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was brought out 3 years after the XS1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm XP90 XS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm XP90

 XS1 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm XP90 XS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the XS1.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and XS1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography details
Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography info
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
67
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
46
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic XS1
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-15 2013-01-07
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 shots 260 shots
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $130