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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX78 was introduced 7 years prior to the GH5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FX78 grades versus the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic GH5

 FX78 GH5 
Screen sizing3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic FX78

 GH5 FX78 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2011More modern by 72 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic GH5

 FX78 GH5 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 features exterior dimensions 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 GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FX78 and the GH5.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and GH5 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and GH5.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX78 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FX78 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX78
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery life (410 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography details
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-25 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.5" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 725g (1.60 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 200 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Retail price $210 $1,298