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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Released 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP150 versus Panasonic FX78, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP150 was manufactured 12 months after the FX78 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores versus the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm XP150 FX78 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm XP150

 FX78 Fujifilm XP150 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm XP150 FX78 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP150 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP150 versus Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the FX78.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and FX78 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and FX78.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP150 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP150 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography info
67
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS 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 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 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 300 shots 200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $260 $210