Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung HZ10W
FX90 | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 28 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FX90
HZ10W | FX90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung HZ10W
FX90 | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |