Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic FX78
Fujifilm XP60 | FX78 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm XP60
FX78 | Fujifilm XP60 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic FX78
Fujifilm XP60 | FX78 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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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 |