Canon S90 vs Panasonic FX90

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon S90 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S90 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was unveiled 16 months before the FX90 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S90 scores versus the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon S90 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon S90 and Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S90 vs the FX90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and FX90 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and FX90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S90 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FX90 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.