Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FX90

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FX90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was revealed 2 years later than the FX90 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 135 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 135 matches up vs the FX90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements 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 ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 135 against the FX90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and FX90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 135 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.