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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 18 months later than the FX90 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the FX90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic FX90

 XZ-10 FX90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus XZ-10

 FX90 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FX90

 XZ-10 FX90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 versus the FX90.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and FX90.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer XZ-10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography details
Panasonic FX90 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
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built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (221g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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features focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
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you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-30 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 240 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $428 $227