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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm T500 FX78 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm T500

 FX78 Fujifilm T500 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm T500 FX78 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
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decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography info
Panasonic FX78 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
75
lighter than competition (136g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
41
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
35
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (136g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
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
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