Panasonic FX78 vs Sony HX400V

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FX78 vs Sony HX400V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was manufactured 4 years before the HX400V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FX78 scores versus the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX78 vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FX78 compared to the HX400V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and HX400V.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.