Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic FX700
Fujifilm A100 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Fujifilm A100
FX700 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FX700
Fujifilm A100 | FX700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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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 |