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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

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.

Photography Glossary

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
44
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
53
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
69
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)
56
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
50
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
36
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
33
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