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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic FX90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 10 months later than the FX90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the FX90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Panasonic FX90

 SX260 HS FX90 
ReleasedJune 2012August 2011Fresher by 10 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon SX260 HS

 FX90 SX260 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FX90

 SX260 HS FX90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS versus the FX90.

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and FX90.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX260 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
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has manual focus
includes face detect focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition (231 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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includes focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-04 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $349 $227