Panasonic FX78 vs Sony HX1

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FX78 vs Sony HX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FX78 was manufactured 22 months later than the HX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FX78 grades against the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX78 compared to the HX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and HX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX78 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FX78 will render extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer FX78 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.