Panasonic FX78 vs Sony TF1

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FX78 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX78 was introduced 3 years before the TF1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FX78 grades versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 has outside 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) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX78 and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FX78 compared to the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and TF1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TF1 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.