Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX90

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was launched 3 years before the FX90 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD960 IS vs the FX90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and FX90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.