Panasonic FX78 vs Sony HX10V

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX78 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was brought out 13 months before the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FX78 scores against the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX78 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FX78 and the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX10V to render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FX78 will be behind in sensor tech.