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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was revealed 24 months before the FX78 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FX48 grades versus the FX78 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FX78

 FX48 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic FX48

 FX78 FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FX78

 FX48 FX78 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX48 versus the FX78.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and FX78.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The older FX48 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FX78
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX40 Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 150g (0.33 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $325 $210