Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX78
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Superseded the Canon S100
- Replacement is Canon S120
(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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon S110 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly close but the S110 (1/1.7") and FX78 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

The S110 was launched 21 months after the FX78 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S110 matches up vs the FX78 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic FX78
S110 | FX78 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Canon S110
FX78 | S110 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic FX78
S110 | FX78 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S110 versus Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S110 and the FX78.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and FX78.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The S110 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent S110 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 200 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $299 | $210 |