Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FX90
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Announced March 2009
(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
- Revealed August 2011
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FX90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX1 IS was brought out 3 years before the FX90 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX1 IS grades against the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic FX90
| SX1 IS | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon SX1 IS
| FX90 | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FX90
| SX1 IS | FX90 |
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has got outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS versus the FX90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and FX90 is 64 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and FX90.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX90 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-03-27 | 2011-08-26 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 615g (1.36 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 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 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $600 | $227 |
