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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic FX78, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 24 months before the FX78 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm S8100fd FX78 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 FX78 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm S8100fd FX78 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has measurements 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 S8100fd versus Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the FX78.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FX78 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FX78.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX78 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
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focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $210