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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 4 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FX90 scores versus the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FX90 SZ10 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FX90

 SZ10 FX90 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic SZ10

 FX90 SZ10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 comes with 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) while the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX90 against the SZ10.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FX90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
60
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (177g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography info
36
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-26 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 images 200 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $227 $200