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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and FX78 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was manufactured 12 months later than the FX78 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades against the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic FX78

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F770EXR FX78 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

					

					

						
 FX78 Fujifilm F770EXR 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic FX78

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F770EXR FX78 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus the FX78.
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and FX78 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and FX78.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F770EXR should have a benefit in sensor tech.

						Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
21
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography information
Panasonic FX78 Street photography information
68
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than average (234 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography advice
52
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography advice
68
 lighter than average (234 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography factors
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 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 really wide (24mm)
 very good size screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 lack of manual mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F770EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (234g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
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 really wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 234 grams (0.52 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $480 $210