Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FX78

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was announced 23 months before the FX78 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD970 IS scores against the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD970 IS and the FX78.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and FX78.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.