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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(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
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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FX90

 F5 FX90 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic F5

 FX90 F5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer 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 typeFixed 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).

Contrast the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Street photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FX90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic 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
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