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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched 6 months after the FX90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A810 scores versus the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FX90

 A810 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon A810

 FX90 A810 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic FX90

 A810 FX90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A810 compared to the FX90.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and FX90.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A810 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography factors
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $227