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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon G15 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively close but the G15 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G15 was unveiled 13 months after the FX90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G15 grades versus the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic FX90

 G15 FX90 
IntroducedSeptember 2012August 2011Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon G15

 FX90 G15 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic FX90

 G15 FX90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G15 provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Canon G15 versus Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G15 and the FX90.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and FX90 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and FX90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G15 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The younger G15 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (352 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery life (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
61
good battery life (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (352g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
36
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition (352 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot G15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 200 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $227