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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
79 Imaging
71 Features
75 Overall
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Fujifilm X100V front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FX78, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and FX78 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and FX78 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100V was revealed 9 years after the FX78 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X100V scores vs the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X100V FX78 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2011More modern by 110 months
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm X100V

		

		

			
 FX78 Fujifilm X100V 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X100V FX78 
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100V offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has measurements 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 X100V vs Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the FX78.
Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and FX78 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and FX78.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100V having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X100V will result in extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X100V as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
82
 focusing manually
 excellent MP (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
21
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X100V as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
74
 screen tilts
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 weather proofing
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (478 grams)
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography advice
74
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 excellent MP (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery (420 CIPA)
 has phase detect AF
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 does not have image stabilization
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography advice
76
 good battery (420 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 excellent MP (26MP)
 built-in flash
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors in class (478 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
56
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X100V as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
73
 focusing manually
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 excellent MP (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery (420 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 does not have image stabilization
36
 really wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 no manual control
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Vlogging features
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
35
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen functionality
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone port
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (478g)
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 really wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external mic port
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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm X100VPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X100V Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2011-01-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 478 grams (1.05 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 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 420 photos 200 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,399 $210