Leica C vs Panasonic FX700

Below, we will be looking at the Leica C vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty similar but the C (1/1.7") and FX700 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The C was manufactured 3 years after the FX700 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the C scores vs the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica C offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the C vs the FX700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the C and FX700 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and FX700.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FX700 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent C will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.