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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FX78

 F5 FX78 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic F5

 FX78 F5 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FX78

 F5 FX78 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

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

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
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good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition in class (121g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FX78
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $100 $210