Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX78

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FX78 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 21 months after the FX78 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the FX78 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FX78 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the FX78.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and FX78 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and FX78.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.