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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(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
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was brought out 3 years prior to the XS1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX700 matches up versus the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic XS1

 FX700 XS1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FX700

 XS1 FX700 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic XS1

 FX700 XS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FX700 versus the XS1.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and XS1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic XS1 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
69
lighter than others (103g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $130