Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-FX90Lumix DMC-FX78
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels12.5 Megapixel12.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 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 15044000 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
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points2311
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom5x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.5 - 5.9f/2.5 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.50"
      Screen Resolution460k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1400 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.7 fps3.7 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range5.90 m5.60 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Exposure Metering ModesMultiMulti
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Dimensions102 x 56 x 22 mm (4.02 x 2.2 x 0.87")100 x 55 x 21 mm (3.94 x 2.17 x 0.83")
      Weight (inc. batteries)149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Battery Life200 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage40 MB70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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