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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

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
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was manufactured 14 months later than the FZ40 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the FX90 matches up against the FZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic FZ40

 FX90 FZ40 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic FX90

 FZ40 FX90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic FZ40

 FX90 FZ40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FX90 vs the FZ40.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and FZ40.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger FX90 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography factors
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
60
provides touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (494g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ40
36
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
23
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic FZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-26 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.90 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 494 grams (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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