Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FX78

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was announced 7 months prior to the FX78 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the FX75 matches up versus the FX78 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FX75 and the FX78.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and FX78.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.