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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LF1 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FX78 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX78 was launched 3 years earlier than the LF1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX78 grades versus the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic LF1

 FX78 LF1 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic FX78

 LF1 FX78 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 34 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic LF1

 FX78 LF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FX78 vs the LF1.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and LF1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The FX78 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged FX78 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
Panasonic LF1 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
36
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
36
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic LF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Also called Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-25 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $210 $500