Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 12 months later than the FX78 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FX78
Fujifilm JX500 | FX78 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm JX500
FX78 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX78
Fujifilm JX500 | FX78 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the FX78.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and FX78.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX500 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 gr (0.25 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $90 | $210 |