Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.