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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and FX78 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was unveiled 12 months later than the FX78 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FX78 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 FX78 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FX78 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the FX78.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FX78.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FX78 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 file format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $210