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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was released 7 months later than the FZ100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX78 scores versus the FZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic FZ100

 FX78 FZ100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FX78

 FZ100 FX78 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic FZ100

 FX78 FZ100 

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FX78 and the FZ100.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and FZ100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FX78 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
59
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (540g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
64
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (540 grams)
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic FZ100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-25 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $210 $500