Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ100

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.