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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV205
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was launched about the same time to the FX78 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JV200 matches up vs the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic FX78

 JV200 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the FujiFilm JV200

 FX78 JV200 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FX78

 JV200 FX78 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV200 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has sizing 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 FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the JV200 vs the FX78.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and FX78 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and FX78.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JV200 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography features
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FX78
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as FinePix JV205 Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 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 All around 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 180 shots 200 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $49 $210