FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX78

Here is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX78, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and FX78 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was announced 6 months earlier than the FX78 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the F300EXR matches up versus the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR vs the FX78.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and FX78 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and FX78.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The F300EXR has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler.