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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW100
  • Renewed by Nikon AW120
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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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic FX78, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was revealed 2 years after the FX78 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AW110 matches up vs the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic FX78

 AW110 FX78 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Nikon AW110

 FX78 AW110 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic FX78

 AW110 FX78 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the AW110 and the FX78.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and FX78 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and FX78.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon AW110 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger AW110 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW110
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic FX78
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-05 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 250 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $210