Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FX700 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the SZ7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FX700 scores vs the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic SZ7
FX700 | SZ7 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FX700
SZ7 | FX700 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic SZ7
FX700 | SZ7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FX700 compared to the SZ7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and SZ7.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older FX700 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
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 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 | - | 220 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $399 | $199 |