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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon S100
  • Successor is Canon S120
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was introduced 13 months later than the FX90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S110 matches up against the FX90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic FX90

 S110 FX90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2011Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon S110

 FX90 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic FX90

 S110 FX90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S110 versus the FX90.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and FX90.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The S110 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent S110 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Street photography advice
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
64
features focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging factors
37
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
34
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot S110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $227