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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
33

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FX78 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 2 years later than the FX78 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the FX78 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 FX78 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2011Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 FX78 Fujifilm X20 
Display sizing3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 FX78 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the FX78.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and FX78 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and FX78.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography features
46
 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
 supports RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (2/3")
21
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Panasonic FX78 Street photography features
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (2/3")
 more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (2/3")
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
60
 better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
56
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low battery power (200 CIPA)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (270 shots)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (2/3")
 lack of Timelapse recording
36
 pretty wide (24mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 manual exposure not available
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery power (200 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging advice
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3.5"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $210