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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Older Model is Panasonic G85
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The FX78 was manufactured 9 years prior to the G95 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX78 matches up against the G95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic G95

 FX78 G95 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic FX78

 G95 FX78 
ReleasedApril 2019January 2011Fresher by 99 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic G95

 FX78 G95 
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic G95 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FX78 compared to the G95.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and G95 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and G95.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX78 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G95 will result in more detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FX78 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
Panasonic G95 Sports photography information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
Vlogging with Panasonic G95
33
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic G95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77 Lumix DMC-G90
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-25 2019-04-05
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20.3 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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
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 photographs 290 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $210 $998