Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX78
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed July 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
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 18 months before the FX78 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic FX78
Fujifilm Z35 | FX78 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm Z35
FX78 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FX78
Fujifilm Z35 | FX78 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 features outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the FX78.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and FX78.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FX78 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 200 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $130 | $210 |