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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was announced 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FX90 grades vs the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FX90 HZ10W 
RevealedAugust 2011May 2009Fresher by 28 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FX90

 HZ10W FX90 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung HZ10W

 FX90 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX90 and the HZ10W.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX90 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern FX90 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
60
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (249g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-26 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $227 $300