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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic FX90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 4 years later than the FX90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A900 grades versus the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic FX90

 A900 FX90 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2011Fresher by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon A900

 FX90 A900 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FX90

 A900 FX90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A900 and the FX90.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and FX90 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and FX90.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon A900 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern A900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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provides touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic FX90
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2011-08-26
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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 300 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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