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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP60 versus Panasonic FX78, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was announced 2 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP60 grades versus the FX78 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm XP60 FX78 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm XP60

 FX78 Fujifilm XP60 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm XP60 FX78 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP60 versus Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 vs the FX78.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP60 and FX78.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP60 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP60 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP60
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP60
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP60
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
68
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP60
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $210