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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was brought out 3 years prior to the SZ3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FX700 grades vs the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic SZ3

 FX700 SZ3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic FX700

 SZ3 FX700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic SZ3

 FX700 SZ3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FX700 versus the SZ3.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic SZ3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $399 $150