Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX78
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Released February 2009
(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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Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm Z30 was released 23 months prior to the FX78 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the FX78 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic FX78
| Fujifilm Z30 | FX78 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm Z30
| FX78 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FX78
| Fujifilm Z30 | FX78 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the FX78.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and FX78 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and FX78.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FX78 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 3 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $150 | $210 |