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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Launched July 2010
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FX700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 2 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FX700

 Fujifilm X20 FX700 
LaunchedApril 2013July 2010Fresher by 34 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Fujifilm X20

 FX700 Fujifilm X20 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX700

 Fujifilm X20 FX700 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the FX700.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and FX700 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and FX700.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FX700 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography factors
46
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
38
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Panasonic FX700 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery (270 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
60
good battery (270 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (353g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (353g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX700
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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
Battery life 270 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $399