Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FX90

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 17 months later than the FX90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A3500 IS scores vs the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS features outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS 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 based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS vs the FX90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and FX90.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.