Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10
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93 Imaging
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic SZ10
FX90 | SZ10 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FX90
SZ10 | FX90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | August 2011 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic SZ10
FX90 | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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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 |