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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was brought out 11 months prior to the FX78 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the XP10 matches up vs the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic FX78

 XP10 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the FujiFilm XP10

 FX78 XP10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FX78

 XP10 FX78 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the XP10 and the FX78.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and FX78.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged XP10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography details
Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
59
weather sealing
lighter than average (135 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
29
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography info
59
lighter than average (135 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
56
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography factors
27
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
decently wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FX78
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as FinePix XP11 Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Waterproof 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $175 $210