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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FX90
(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
  • Released August 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon A3200 IS versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 7 months before the FX90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3200 IS scores vs the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic FX90

 A3200 IS FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon A3200 IS

 FX90 A3200 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FX90

 A3200 IS FX90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS versus the FX90.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and FX90.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography details
72
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
60
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen 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 speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $227