Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX78

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX410 IS versus Panasonic FX78, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was brought out 4 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the FX78 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon SX410 IS versus Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the FX78.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and FX78 is 80 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and FX78.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to offer you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.