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Comparison of Canon PowerShot S90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 ×
Canon PowerShot S90 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Canon PowerShot S90
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberGF1S90
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)119100
Width (mm)3631
Height (mm)7158
Weight (g)285175
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon S80
SuccessorPanasonic GF2Canon S95
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
Sensor format4/31/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.943.32
Sensor width (mm)17.37.6
Sensor height (mm)135.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.332.08
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5446
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.220.2
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.311
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)513185
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • raw
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.90.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Lite, Motion JPEGMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 LUMIX G VARIO ASPH. MEGA OISCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 90.0028.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 45.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.213.8
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.12 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Filter thread (mm)52-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 areaContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Intelligent ISOAuto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/1600 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illuminations, Sports, Party, Baby 1/2, PetPortrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, Color Accent
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)6-
Flash range descriptionLens dependentAuto ISO: 1.6-21 ft./50cm-6.5m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm-2.5m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/500
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • cr2
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional dmw-rsl1 cable remote
-
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • remote socket
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.72.43
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.692.96
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.90.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)13-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.410.43
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.49
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.41
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.891.15
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.09
Startup time (s)1.42.1
Play -> record time (s)0.91.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.86.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380220
Battery form factorProprietary 7.2v 1250mAhProprietary NB-6L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary 7.2v 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargea1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio hd
  • silkypix developer studio
  • usb driver
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and features"Ultra-portable, stylish, interchangeable lens camera". Micro Four Thirds lens mount, built-in flash, flash hot-shoeOptical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Low Light Mode.



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