Panasonic FX78 vs Sony NEX-7

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FX78 versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FX78 was introduced 10 months before the NEX-7 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FX78 grades versus the NEX-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 features outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX78 versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FX78 against the NEX-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and NEX-7 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and NEX-7.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX78 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-7 will show more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FX78 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.