Canon XC10 vs Panasonic FX75

Here, we are analyzing the Canon XC10 vs Panasonic FX75, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very similar but the XC10 (1") and FX75 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was manufactured 4 years later than the FX75 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the XC10 grades against the FX75 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 has exterior measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Canon XC10 vs Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the XC10 compared to the FX75.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and FX75 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and FX75.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XC10 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FX75 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger XC10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.