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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
60
Overall
47

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX700 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FX700 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic FX700

 Galaxy Camera 2 FX700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FX700 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX700 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
37
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
72
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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
Battery life - 400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $400