Panasonic FX90 vs Sigma SD9

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FX90 and Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FX90 was brought out 8 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FX90 scores versus the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX90 and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX90 vs the SD9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and SD9 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and SD9.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX90 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FX90 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FX90 provides an edge in sensor innovation.