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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FX75, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 3 months later than the FX75 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX130 IS grades versus the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic FX75

 SX130 IS FX75 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon SX130 IS

 FX75 SX130 IS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FX75

 SX130 IS FX75 
AnnouncedAugust 2010June 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FX75 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS against the FX75.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and FX75 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and FX75.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX75 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FX75 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
61
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
30
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FX75
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $139