Canon D30 vs Panasonic FX90
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Canon D30 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Announced February 2014
(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
- Revealed August 2011

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Canon D30 and Panasonic FX90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The D30 was announced 2 years after the FX90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D30 grades vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Panasonic FX90
D30 | FX90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon D30
FX90 | D30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Panasonic FX90
D30 | FX90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon D30 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Canon D30 and Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D30 against the FX90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and FX90.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger D30 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" 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 | 300 photos | 200 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $329 | $227 |