Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 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)
- 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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic XS1
FX700 | XS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FX700
XS1 | FX700 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic XS1
FX700 | XS1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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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 |