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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was brought out 7 months earlier than the FX90 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX78 matches up against the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic FX90

 FX78 FX90 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic FX78

 FX90 FX78 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic FX90

 FX78 FX90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX78 versus the FX90.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and FX90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FX78 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography features
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manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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supports touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic FX90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-25 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $210 $227