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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 18 months prior to the FX78 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm A170 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm A170

 FX78 Fujifilm A170 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm A170 FX78 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the FX78.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and FX78.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FX78 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 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 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
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest 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 size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max 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 140g (0.31 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 shots
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 1 1
Price at release $80 $210