Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX78

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 12 months later than the FX78 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX78 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the FX78.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and FX78.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.