Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FX90 and Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was launched 6 months earlier than the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FX90 grades vs the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 features outer measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 against the HX30V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and HX30V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX30V to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.