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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was revealed 23 months before the FZ70 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FX90 matches up versus the FZ70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic FZ70

 FX90 FZ70 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FX90

 FZ70 FX90 
AnnouncedJuly 2013August 2011Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic FZ70

 FX90 FZ70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 provides external 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 FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FX90 and the FZ70.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and FZ70 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and FZ70.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FX90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
60
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
55
great battery pack (400 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (606 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
26
fairly wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (606g)
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic FZ70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-26 2013-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 606 grams (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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