• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z90 advantages over Panasonic ZS19

  • Less expensive
    $170 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 28 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    150g vs 202g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic ZS19 advantages over Fujifilm Z90

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.3 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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 Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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 Fujifilm Z70

Fujifilm Z90
Fujifilm Z70
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm Z90 vs Fujifilm Z70

Panasonic ZS19
Fujifilm Z70
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS19 vs Fujifilm Z70

Compared to Nikon S100

Fujifilm Z90
Nikon S100
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm Z90 vs Nikon S100

Panasonic ZS19
Nikon S100
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic ZS19 vs Nikon S100

Compared to Panasonic ZS20

Fujifilm Z90
Panasonic ZS20
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm Z90 vs Panasonic ZS20

Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS20
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Panasonic ZS19 vs Panasonic ZS20

Compared to Panasonic TS20

Fujifilm Z90
Panasonic TS20
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm Z90 vs Panasonic TS20

Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic TS20
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Panasonic ZS19 vs Panasonic TS20

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Fujifilm Z90
Panasonic ZS25
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25

Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS25
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer exposure
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas

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