Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX78
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was brought out 13 months later than the FX78 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A2400 IS grades versus the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic FX78
A2400 IS | FX78 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Canon A2400 IS
FX78 | A2400 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic FX78
A2400 IS | FX78 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS features outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS and the FX78.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and FX78 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and FX78.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 images | 200 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $149 | $210 |