Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
(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
- Launched August 2011

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was introduced 20 months after the FX90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX270 HS scores versus the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Panasonic FX90
SX270 HS | FX90 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon SX270 HS
FX90 | SX270 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FX90
SX270 HS | FX90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS and the FX90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and FX90.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX270 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-03-21 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 233 grams (0.51 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $284 | $227 |