Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FX90 was brought out 3 years prior to the SZ8 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FX90 scores vs the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic SZ8
FX90 | SZ8 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic FX90
SZ8 | FX90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | August 2011 | Fresher by 28 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic SZ8
FX90 | SZ8 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FX90 against the SZ8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and SZ8.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FX90 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-08-26 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
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 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $227 | $275 |