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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was unveiled 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the FX700 scores against the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FX700 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FX700

 Galaxy Camera FX700 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FX700 Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 comes with exterior measurements 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FX700 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
38
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
37
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $450