Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
- New Model is Panasonic GF3
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GF2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is relatively close but the FX90 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FX90 was revealed 7 months later than the GF2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX90 matches up against the GF2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic GF2
FX90 | GF2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | February 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic FX90
GF2 | FX90 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GF2
FX90 | GF2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 comes with physical dimensions 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 GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
See the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GF2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FX90 against the GF2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and GF2 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and GF2.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FX90 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The newer FX90 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-08-26 | 2011-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lbs) | 310g (0.68 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 300 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $227 | $330 |