Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic FX75
SX130 IS | FX75 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon SX130 IS
FX75 | SX130 IS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FX75
SX130 IS | FX75 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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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 |