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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 FX78 S1 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 S1 FX78 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 FX78 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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.
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
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 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
21
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
Panasonic S1 Street photography details
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (117 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (200 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
56
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (200 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
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 lighter than average in class (117g)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
36
 really wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery power (200 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
33
 really wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (117g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-25 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $210 $269