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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic XS1 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 XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was announced 23 months earlier than the XS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FX78 scores against the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic XS1

 FX78 XS1 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FX78

 XS1 FX78 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic XS1

 FX78 XS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX78 versus the XS1.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and XS1.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography features
Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
33
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-25 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $210 $130