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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX78 was brought out 7 years earlier than the GX850 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX78 grades against the GX850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
 FX78 GX850 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 GX850 FX78 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2011Fresher by 72 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
 FX78 GX850 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX78 versus the GX850.
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and GX850.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX78 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FX78 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography information
21
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
66
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Street photography advice
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
80
 screen tilts up and down
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (200 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
52
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 decent MP (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery power (210 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography information
56
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (200 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
79
 includes touch to focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 bad battery power (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery (200 shots)
 no Time Lapse recording
71
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery power (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging info
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic jack
73
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77 Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-25 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
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 16 megapixel
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 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/500 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 grams (0.31 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 210 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $210 $548