Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Panasonic FX90

Here is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Panasonic FX90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was brought out 5 months later than the FX90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 520 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 520 HS grades vs the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS enjoys outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the FX90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and FX90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX90 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.