Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic LX5
- Renewed by Panasonic LX10
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very well matched but the FX78 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FX78 was released 20 months before the LX7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX78 scores versus the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic LX7
FX78 | LX7 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FX78
LX7 | FX78 | |||
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Introduced | October 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic LX7
FX78 | LX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FX78 and the LX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and LX7.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX78 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FX78 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-25 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 298 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 330 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $210 | $400 |