• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FX35 advantages over Canon SD780 IS

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 290 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 33 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.9 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SD780 IS advantages over Panasonic DMC-FX35

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Fast startup
    ~1.70 vs 2.9 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.49 vs 0.93 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV24 HD

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Samsung NV24 HD
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX35 vs Samsung NV24 HD

Canon SD780 IS
Samsung NV24 HD
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung NV24 HD

Compared to Canon SD770 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Canon SD770 IS
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure
  • $212
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX35 vs Canon SD770 IS

Canon SD780 IS
Canon SD770 IS
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Less shutter lag
  • $212
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SD780 IS vs Canon SD770 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX37

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Panasonic DMC-FX37
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $289
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX35 vs Panasonic DMC-FX37

Canon SD780 IS
Panasonic DMC-FX37
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $289
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FX37

Compared to Sony W180

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Sony W180
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens
  • $155
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX35 vs Sony W180

Canon SD780 IS
Sony W180
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $155
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W180

Compared to Nikon S4000

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Nikon S4000
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX35 vs Nikon S4000

Canon SD780 IS
Nikon S4000
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4000

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