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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FX78 Comparison

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16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FX78 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm S9900w, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP sensor whereas Panasonic FX78, which was introduced in January 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, FX78 is 4 years older than S9900w. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FX78 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-01-25
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-120 mm F2.5-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.50" Fixed Type Screen
  • 4.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 142g. 100 x 55 x 21 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FX77

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FX78 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/1700s vs 1/1400s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 4.0fps 6 fps faster
Battery Life
300 shots vs 200 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 120mm 1080 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50x vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 5.6m 1.4m longer range
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 over Fujifilm S9900w
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size
3.5" vs 3" 0.5 inches larger display
Weight
142 g vs 670 g 528 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
2.50 vs 2.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.31µm2 vs 1.76µm2 31% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Size
3.50" vs 3.50" Large display
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Fixed Screen
Fixed vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FX78: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FX78 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9900w has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FX78 has external dimensions of 100 x 55 x 21 mm (3.94 x 2.17 x 0.83″) and weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Panasonic FX78. Panasonic FX78 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 32mm shorter and 95mm thinner than Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FX78 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Panasonic FX78 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FX78.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FX78 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Panasonic FX78 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FX78.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FX78 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the the Panasonic FX78 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic FX78 is significantly lighter (528g ) than the Fujifilm S9900w which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9900w
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9900w
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Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9900w nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 (Lumix DMC-FX77) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic FX78's 3.50" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm S9900w's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FX78: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w has a 16.0MP (1/2. ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FX78 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine FHD processor.

Below you can see the S9900w and FX78 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FX78 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic FX78 has a infx Larger sensor area than Fujifilm S9900w. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FX78 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50x zoom lens whereas Panasonic FX78 features a 24-120 mm F2.5-5.9 5× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.50, Panasonic FX78 is faster than Fujifilm S9900w at this focal length. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9900w has 1080mm longer reach than the Panasonic FX78. However, with a max aperture of f5.90, Panasonic FX78 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w
FX78
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S9900w
FX78
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S9900w
FX78
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S9900w
FX78
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FX78 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FX78 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm S9900w for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic FX78 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm S9900w for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FX78 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.50
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Fujifilm S9900w for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FX78 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
11 Focus Points
Average Continuous Shooting: 4.0fps
120 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1400s
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Fujifilm S9900w for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FX78 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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Compact Body
142g
Body Thickness 21mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Fujifilm S9900w for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic FX78 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FX78: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FX78, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FX78 scores compare:

Fujifilm S9900w
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #53 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #601 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Panasonic FX78
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #291 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #951 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Fujifilm S9900w is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic FX78 in all criteria except one: Portability. Panasonic FX78 is significantly smaller than Fujifilm S9900w. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Panasonic FX78. Otherwise, Fujifilm S9900w is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic FX78 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Brand Fujifilm Panasonic
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-01-25
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 1/2. 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 0.00mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 11
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50x) 24-120 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 F2.5-5.9
Macro Focus Range 7cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.50"
Resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/1400s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 4.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 142g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 100 x 55 x 21mm
Battery Life 300 shots 200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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