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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released at a similar time to the FX78 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AX350 grades vs the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic FX78

 AX350 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the FujiFilm AX350

 FX78 AX350 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX78

 AX350 FX78 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AX350 and the FX78.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and FX78.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography information
Panasonic FX78 Street photography information
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screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography information
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
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wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX78
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 200 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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