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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 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
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed 13 months earlier than the FX90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX700 scores vs the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FX90

 FX700 FX90 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic FX700

 FX90 FX700 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FX90

 FX700 FX90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FX700 compared to the FX90.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and FX90.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FX700 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FX700 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography information
Panasonic FX90 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
60
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FX90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $227