Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX100

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic LX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is very well matched but the FX78 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX78 was released 4 years before the LX100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FX78 matches up versus the LX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FX78 and the LX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and LX100 is 95 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and LX100.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX78 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX100 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.