Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX700

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was revealed 19 months after the FX700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A810 scores against the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A810 against the FX700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and FX700.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A810 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern A810 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.