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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was announced 12 months later than the FX78 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm XP50 FX78 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FX78 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm XP50 FX78 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the FX78.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and FX78.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP50 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography advice
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 220 shots 200 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $210