Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX78

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 2 years after the FX78 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1400 matches up versus the FX78 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A1400 and the FX78.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and FX78.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A1400 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher A1400 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.