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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FX78, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 12 months before the FX78 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Panasonic FX78

 EX-Z550 FX78 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Casio EX-Z550

 FX78 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FX78

 EX-Z550 FX78 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 and the FX78.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and FX78.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography info
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Panasonic FX78
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $210