Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ100

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was launched 14 months later than the FZ100 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX90 scores against the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FX90 against the FZ100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and FZ100.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent FX90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.