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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly close but the FX78 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor size.

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The FX78 was revealed 21 months after the ZS1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX78 grades versus the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FX78 ZS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 21 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FX78

 ZS1 FX78 

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic ZS1

 FX78 ZS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX78 vs the ZS1.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and ZS1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX78 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FX78 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger FX78 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography highlights
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography information
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-25 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $210 $0