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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Announced March 2013
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XP200 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FX78, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was manufactured 2 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up vs the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm XP200 FX78 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2011More recent by 27 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm XP200

 FX78 Fujifilm XP200 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm XP200 FX78 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 and the FX78.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and FX78 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and FX78.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP200 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP200 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
66
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
45
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-22 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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 300 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $210