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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4500 IS was announced at a similar time to the FX90 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic FX90

 SD4500 IS FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 FX90 SD4500 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FX90

 SD4500 IS FX90 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4500 IS against the FX90.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and FX90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX90 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
32
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $227