Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FX90

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic FX90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 2 years later than the FX90 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX600 HS grades vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS and the FX90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and FX90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.