Panasonic FX78 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FX78 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was released 13 months before the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FX78 grades vs the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 offers physical 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 Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX78 against the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and HX30V.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FX78 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.