Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FX78
SX210 IS | FX78 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Canon SX210 IS
FX78 | SX210 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FX78
SX210 IS | FX78 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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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 |