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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(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
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
  • Launched August 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Panasonic FX90

 SX270 HS FX90 
LaunchedMarch 2013August 2011Newer by 20 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper 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 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
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focusing manually
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography information
Panasonic FX90 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors in class (233g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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boasts touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
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