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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic LX7
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic LX7

 FX78 LX7 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FX78

 LX7 FX78 
IntroducedOctober 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic LX7

 FX78 LX7 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography information
Panasonic LX7 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
56
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
64
good battery power (330 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography factors
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (298g)
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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