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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV105
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was revealed 11 months before the FX78 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JV100 scores against the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic FX78

 JV100 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the FujiFilm JV100

 FX78 JV100 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FX78

 JV100 FX78 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the JV100 and the FX78.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and FX78 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and FX78.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older JV100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (126g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography info
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
relatively wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FX78
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as FinePix JV105 Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-25
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $99 $210