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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G2 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G3
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic G2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the FX78 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX78 was revealed 7 months later than the G2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX78 scores versus the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic G2

 FX78 G2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic FX78

 G2 FX78 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic G2

 FX78 G2 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FX78 compared to the G2.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and G2.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FX78 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The fresher FX78 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography factors
Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
Panasonic G2 Sports photography information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
58
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
61
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (428g)
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Other name Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-25 2010-07-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 200 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $210 $1,000