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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm JX500 FX78 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm JX500

 FX78 Fujifilm JX500 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm JX500 FX78 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography advice
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography features
33
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
pretty wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
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