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Canon G11 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
83
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Later Model is Canon G12
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G11 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was launched 20 months earlier than the FX90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G11 grades vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Panasonic FX90

 G11 FX90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon G11

 FX90 G11 
ReleasedAugust 2011December 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G11 and Panasonic FX90

 G11 FX90 

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G11 vs the FX90.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and FX90 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and FX90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FX90 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (375 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (375 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
supports touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
36
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging info
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quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (375g)
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot G11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $227