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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 24 months prior to the FX78 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the FX78 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm A100 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm A100

 FX78 Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm A100 FX78 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the FX78.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and FX78.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FX78 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
54
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-04 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $210