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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX355
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was introduced very close to the FX78 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JX350 scores against the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic FX78

 JX350 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the FujiFilm JX350

 FX78 JX350 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FX78

 JX350 FX78 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX350 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has proportions 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 ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the JX350 against the FX78.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and FX78.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JX350 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography info
Panasonic FX78 Street photography info
56
lighter than competitors (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX350
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FX78
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 180 photos 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $210