Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX5

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the FX78 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") possess different sensor sizing.

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The FX78 was manufactured 10 months before the LX5 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the FX78 grades versus the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FX78 vs the LX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and LX5.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX78 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FX78 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.