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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and FX90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was announced 24 months before the FX90 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX120 IS grades vs the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Panasonic FX90

 SX120 IS FX90 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon SX120 IS

 FX90 SX120 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic FX90

 SX120 IS FX90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS offers external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the FX90.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and FX90 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and FX90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FX90 will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography information
33
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (285 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (285 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
has touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
36
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (285g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285g (0.63 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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