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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 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
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 3 years after the FX90 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX610 HS scores against the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic FX90

 SX610 HS FX90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2011Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon SX610 HS

 FX90 SX610 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FX90

 SX610 HS FX90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS and the FX90.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and FX90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
Panasonic FX90 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (191g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (270 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
60
includes touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging info
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 life 270 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $214 $227