Canon S200 vs Panasonic FX78

Let's look more closely at the Canon S200 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and FX78 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was manufactured 3 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S200 grades vs the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 versus Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S200 vs the FX78.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and FX78.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX78 will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.