Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FX90
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced August 2011
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe A1300 was manufactured 6 months later than the FX90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1300 scores vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic FX90
A1300 | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon A1300
FX90 | A1300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic FX90
A1300 | FX90 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | August 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A1300 compared to the FX90.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and FX90.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A1300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-08-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174g (0.38 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 200 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $119 | $227 |