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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 12 months earlier than the FX78 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3000 IS scores against the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 A3000 IS FX78 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Canon A3000 IS

		

		

			
 FX78 A3000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 A3000 IS FX78 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS offers outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS vs the FX78.
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and FX78.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX78 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
21
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Street photography factors
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography highlights
24
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
50
 built-in flash
 does not have Timelapse function
 low resolution (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography information
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 low resolution (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
36
 decently wide (24mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 no manual exposure
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging highlights
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have microphone port
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic FX78
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $240 $210