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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic FX78, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the FX78 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX160 IS grades versus the FX78 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Panasonic FX78

					

					

						
 SX160 IS FX78 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Manually focus  More accurate focus
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Canon SX160 IS

					

					

						
 FX78 SX160 IS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic FX78

					

					

						
 SX160 IS FX78 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 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).
Contrast the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS versus the FX78.
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and FX78 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and FX78.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

						Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
21
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Street photography advice
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (291 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography features
51
 amazing zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery (380 CIPA)
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (200 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography info
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 better than average battery (380 CIPA)
 lighter than others (291g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great reach (448mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery (200 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography highlights
51
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (380 CIPA)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery (200 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging information
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (291 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic support
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic FX78
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 291 gr (0.64 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 images 200 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $199 $210