Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FX700

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was announced 19 months after the FX700 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A4000 IS grades versus the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS features outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS and the FX700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and FX700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.