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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
67 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T5
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic FX78, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and FX78 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and FX78 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was brought out 9 years after the FX78 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades against the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T4 FX78 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2011Newer by 111 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm X-T4

		

		

			
 FX78 Fujifilm X-T4 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T4 FX78 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 features external measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic FX78 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the FX78.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and FX78 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and FX78.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T4 will give greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T4 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
82
 focusing manually
 MP count great (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
21
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T4 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
74
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch focus
 weather proofing
 heavier than competition (607g)
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T4 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
85
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count great (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (500 per charge)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (200 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography factors
75
 better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 MP count great (26 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition (607g)
56
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery life (200 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography info
85
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count great (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
 two card slots
36
 relatively wide (24mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery life (200 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T4
Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
75
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic socket
 heavier than competition (607 grams)
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm X-T4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-02-24 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1400 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 607 gr (1.34 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 500 images 200 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Retail price $1,700 $210