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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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 FX700 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX700 was brought out 6 months before the FX78 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX700 grades vs the FX78 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FX78

 FX700 FX78 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic FX700

 FX78 FX700 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FX78

 FX700 FX78 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 features outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FX700 against the FX78.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and FX78.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FX78
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 200 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $210