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Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W610 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FX78 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was introduced 11 months earlier than the W610 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX78 scores against the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Sony W610

 FX78 W610 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FX78

 W610 FX78 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Sony W610

 FX78 W610 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 features physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX78 and Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FX78 vs the W610.

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and W610.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W610 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography details
Sony W610 Sports photography details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
27
good MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average in class (113g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Also called Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-25 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $210 $200