Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FX90 was unveiled 4 months prior to the SZ7 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FX90 matches up against the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic SZ7
FX90 | SZ7 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FX90
SZ7 | FX90 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic SZ7
FX90 | SZ7 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 has external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX90 compared to the SZ7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and SZ7.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ7 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-26 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 220 images |
Style of battery | 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 |
Pricing at launch | $227 | $199 |