• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 2/3 inch 58.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FX90 advantages over Fujifilm XQ2

  • More telephoto lens reach
    120 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    149g vs 206g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Fujifilm XQ2 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FX90

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    2/3 inch vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.20 vs 1.53 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/2.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-WX5

Panasonic DMC-FX90
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Fujifilm XQ2
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sony DSC-WX9

Panasonic DMC-FX90
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
Fujifilm XQ2
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon P300

Panasonic DMC-FX90
Nikon P300
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • RAW file ability
Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon P300
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Panasonic DMC-FX90
Samsung MV900F
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung MV900F
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Panasonic DMC-FX90
Olympus XZ-10
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
Fujifilm XQ2
Olympus XZ-10
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
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