Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic FX90
G15 | FX90 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon G15
FX90 | G15 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic FX90
G15 | FX90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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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 |