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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced April 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and FX78 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was revealed 21 months earlier than the FX78 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F200EXR scores vs the FX78 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm F200EXR FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 FX78 Fujifilm F200EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2009Fresher by 21 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm F200EXR FX78 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F200EXR has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus the FX78.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F200EXR and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and FX78.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
no phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
really wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-04-30 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $210