Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W370

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic FX78 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was introduced 13 months later than the W370 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX78 grades versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 features outside 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX78 and Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FX78 against the W370.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and W370.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W370 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger FX78 should have an edge in sensor innovation.