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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Panasonic FX78
(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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was manufactured 5 months prior to the FX78 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD4000 IS scores against the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic FX78

          

          

            
 SD4000 IS FX78 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Canon SD4000 IS

          

          

            
 FX78 SD4000 IS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FX78

          

          

            
 SD4000 IS FX78 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the FX78.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and FX78.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX78 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

            Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
19
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
21
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography details
26
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography features
64
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
56
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography features
40
 quite wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
36
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging advice
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone support
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 no external mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FX78
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-02 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $210