Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX78

Below is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FX78, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 2 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FX78 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the FX78.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and FX78 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and FX78.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.