Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was revealed at a similar time to the S1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FX78 matches up against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 enjoys external dimensions 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 S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX78 vs the S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and S1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.