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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Released July 2010
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was launched 17 months before the SZ1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FX700 grades against the SZ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic SZ1

 FX700 SZ1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic FX700

 SZ1 FX700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic SZ1

 FX700 SZ1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX700 and the SZ1.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and SZ1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography features
38
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (131 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography features
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
70
lighter than competitors (131g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
33
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (131 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic SZ1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 131g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $179