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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FX700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 13 months after the FX700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-11 scores vs the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FX700

 SZ-11 FX700 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus SZ-11

 FX700 SZ-11 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FX700

 SZ-11 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 features external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions 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 Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-11 and the FX700.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and FX700 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer SZ-11 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography information
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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