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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX90, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 19 months earlier than the FX90 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FP2 grades against the FX90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FX90

 FP2 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic FP2

 FX90 FP2 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FX90

 FP2 FX90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 and the FX90.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and FX90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
56
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography features
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (151g)
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FX90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-08-26
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 - 200 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $80 $227