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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW120
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic FX90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was unveiled 3 years later than the FX90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the AW130 grades vs the FX90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic FX90

 AW130 FX90 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2011Fresher by 43 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon AW130

 FX90 AW130 
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Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic FX90

 AW130 FX90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the AW130 against the FX90.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and FX90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger AW130 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
36
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (370 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
73
great battery (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography factors
50
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic FX90
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $398 $227