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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberDMC-FX90WX50
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10292
Width (mm)2219
Height (mm)5652
Weight (g)149117
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)12.116.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)3.710
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, MP4; mono audioAVCHD/MPEG-4
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT; 7elements in 6 groups, 3 AsphericalCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0025.00 - 125.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.400.16 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 72
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot Touch AreaContrast Detection: Multi Point, Center Weighted, Spot, Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes3D Photo, Cosmetic, SCN (Portrait, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night SceneryPicture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range description0.6 - 5.9m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO Auto: Approx.0.2m to 5.3m (7-7/8 in to 17 ft 4-3/4 in) W / Approx. 1.0m to 2.2 m (3 ft 3-3/8 in to 7 ft 2-5/8in) T
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)7019
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.710
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)710
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200240
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.4 hd lite edition
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope (trial version)
  • pmp portable
  • windows picture motion browser
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMega OIS image stabilization, 3-inch touchscreen LCD, IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Full HD movies, 3D Photos, Motion DeblurOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Full HD 1080i60 movies, 9 Picture Effects, Extra High Sensitivity



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