Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic FX78

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 23 months before the FX78 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD960 IS scores vs the FX78 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS offers outside measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS against the FX78.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and FX78.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.