Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78

The following is a detailed review of the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced 13 months after the FX78 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the FX78 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS has got exterior 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 FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the FX78.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and FX78.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A4000 IS to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.