Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FX78, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 24 months later than the FX78 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm T500 grades against the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FX78
Fujifilm T500 | FX78 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm T500
FX78 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FX78
Fujifilm T500 | FX78 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FX78 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the FX78.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and FX78.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 will have an edge in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $210 |