Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was unveiled 24 months later than the FX78 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the F5 grades against the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the F5 compared to the FX78.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and FX78 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and FX78.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic F5 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger F5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.