Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FX78

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A2200 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced at a similar time to the FX78 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the A2200 grades vs the FX78 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2200 versus Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A2200 compared to the FX78.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and FX78.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2200 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.