Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX90

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 19 months prior to the FX90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3000 IS scores versus the FX90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS vs the FX90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and FX90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FX90 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.