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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 17 months prior to the FX700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic FX700

 Fujifilm A100 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Fujifilm A100

 FX700 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FX700

 Fujifilm A100 FX700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the FX700.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and FX700.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FX700 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography factors
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (124 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
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lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FX700
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-04 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $399