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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
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).

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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
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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