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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(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
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was unveiled 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FX90 scores against the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FX90 ZR1 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FX90

 ZR1 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZR1

 FX90 ZR1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 versus the ZR1.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern FX90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography details
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography factors
60
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
36
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
33
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-26 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $227 $280