• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FX90 advantages over Olympus SZ-16

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.5 vs f/3.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 39 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    149g vs 227g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.7 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    7 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Olympus SZ-16 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FX90

  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 270 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX90 vs Sony DSC-WX5

Olympus SZ-16
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Sony DSC-WX5

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

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX90 vs Sony DSC-WX9

Olympus SZ-16
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Sony DSC-WX9

Compared to Olympus SZ-12

Panasonic DMC-FX90
Olympus SZ-12
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX90 vs Olympus SZ-12

Olympus SZ-16
Olympus SZ-12
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Olympus SZ-12

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

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX90 vs Samsung MV900F

Olympus SZ-16
Samsung MV900F
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Samsung MV900F

Compared to Olympus SZ-15

Panasonic DMC-FX90
Olympus SZ-15
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX90 vs Olympus SZ-15

Olympus SZ-16
Olympus SZ-15
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Olympus SZ-15

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