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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic FX78, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 7 months earlier than the FX78 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX210 IS grades vs the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FX78

 SX210 IS FX78 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FX78 SX210 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FX78

 SX210 IS FX78 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS features external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS vs the FX78.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and FX78 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and FX78.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography details
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FX78
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $226 $210