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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2010
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX700 was introduced within a month of the FZ40 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX700 scores vs the FZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FZ40

 FX700 FZ40 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic FX700

 FZ40 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FZ40

 FX700 FZ40 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 offers external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 and the FZ40.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and FZ40 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and FZ40.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ40
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
54
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (494g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
23
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (494g)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 494g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $420