Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ100

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced around the same time to the FZ100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX700 grades versus the FZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 has external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 compared to the FZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and FZ100 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and FZ100.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.