Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

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    Highlights

    • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 3.7 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -FXxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -FXxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FX90
    Compare
    		August
    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
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    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.50"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FX75
    Compare
    		June
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FX48
    Compare
    		January
    2009    		 12 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.50"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 vs Lumix DMC-FX78 vs Lumix DMC-FX75 vs Lumix DMC-FX48.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.50"
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO

    Screen

    Fixed Touchscreen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 has a 3.50" Fixed touchscreen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78.

    Panasonic FX90
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic FX75
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Panasonic FX48
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Canon R6 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Sony a6100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Sony a6500
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 70 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78's shutter speed can go up to 1/1400 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.60 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 has dimensions of 100 x 55 x 21 mm (3.94 x 2.17 x 0.83"). It weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    100 mm (3.94")

    55 mm (2.17")

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    55 mm (2.17")

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    21 mm (0.83")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    54

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 gets a score of 54 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.50"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    87

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and give score of 57 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    57

    Sensor

    POOR
    45

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 a score of 45 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    58

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 a score of 58 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 a score of 63 for Focusing parameters.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    75

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 a score of 75 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.50"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 a score of 60 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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