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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and FX75 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 9 months prior to the FX75 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX120 IS scores vs the FX75 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Panasonic FX75

 SX120 IS FX75 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon SX120 IS

 FX75 SX120 IS 
LaunchedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 9 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic FX75

 SX120 IS FX75 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the FX75.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and FX75 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and FX75.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FX75 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
32
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (285 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (285g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
includes touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (285 grams)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic FX75
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 gr (0.63 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $139