Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90
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![Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS/Canon-A3100-IS-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90/Panasonic-FX90-front.jpg)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched August 2011
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The A3100 IS was unveiled 19 months earlier than the FX90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3100 IS grades versus the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Panasonic FX90
A3100 IS | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon A3100 IS
FX90 | A3100 IS | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic FX90
A3100 IS | FX90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3100 IS against the FX90.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and FX90.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 200 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $159 | $227 |