Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ10

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was manufactured 5 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX700 scores against the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FX700 versus the SZ10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and SZ10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.