Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ10W

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was launched 21 months later than the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the FX78 matches up versus the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 offers external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FX78 versus the HZ10W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and HZ10W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX78 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger FX78 provides an advantage in sensor tech.