Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX78

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon D10 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was introduced 19 months prior to the FX78 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D10 grades against the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D10 and the FX78.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and FX78 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and FX78.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older D10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.