Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Revealed August 2011
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe F5 was manufactured 17 months after the FX90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the F5 scores vs the FX90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FX90
| F5 | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic F5
| FX90 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FX90
| F5 | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the F5 against the FX90.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and FX90.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic F5 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern F5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-08-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | 5.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 250 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $100 | $227 |