Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic G10

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic G10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is relatively close but the FX700 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The FX700 was brought out at a similar time to the G10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX700 grades versus the G10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 has outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FX700 versus the G10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and G10 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and G10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FX700 will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.