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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic ZS100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX78 was announced 6 years prior to the ZS100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FX78 grades vs the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic ZS100

 FX78 ZS100 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic FX78

 ZS100 FX78 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 60 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic ZS100

 FX78 ZS100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FX78 against the ZS100.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and ZS100 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and ZS100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX78 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS100 will show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FX78 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (312 grams)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Sports photography camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
75
lighter than competition (312 grams)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (312g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX77 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-25 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 142g (0.31 lbs) 312g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life 200 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $210 $700