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Canon A490 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon A490 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Photography Glossary

Canon A490 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A490 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A490 was released 4 months earlier than the FX75 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the A490 grades vs the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Panasonic FX75

 A490 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon A490

 FX75 A490 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A490 and Panasonic FX75

 A490 FX75 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A490 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A490 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon A490 and Panasonic FX75 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A490 vs the FX75.

Canon A490 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and FX75 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and FX75.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon A490 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A490
Street photography with Panasonic FX75
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography details
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A490
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A490 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Panasonic FX75
 Canon PowerShot A490Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A490 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $99 $139