Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic SZ1
FX700 | SZ1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic FX700
SZ1 | FX700 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic SZ1
FX700 | SZ1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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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 |