Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 was introduced in August 2011 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 was introduced in June 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic FX90
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.7 fps vs 1.8 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz) vs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

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      Panasonic FX78
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FX48
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon D800E
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm S4500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      Panasonic FX75
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4320 x 3240
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.5 vs f/2.2

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75.

      Panasonic FX48
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Panasonic FX78
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Pentax K-1 II
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      Full Frame

      36.4 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic SZ8
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Touch-to-Focus
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
        Internal Storage40 MB40 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.7 fps1.8 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 is equipped with Venus Engine HD II processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, / 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536 , 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.90 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and 7.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 body has dimensions of 102 x 56 x 22 mm (4.02 x 2.2 x 0.87") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 body has dimensions of 103 x 55 x 23 mm (4.06 x 2.17 x 0.91"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 weighs 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 weighs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

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      22 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      POOR
      54
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      GOOD
      72
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      78
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and give them scores of 60 and 58 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      GOOD
      73
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      80
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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