Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ5

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was released 24 months prior to the SZ5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FX700 matches up vs the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 and the SZ5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and SZ5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FX700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.