Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FX700 was released 15 months after the HZ10W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FX700 scores vs the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung HZ10W
FX700 | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | May 2009 | More modern by 15 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FX700
HZ10W | FX700 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ10W
FX700 | HZ10W | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX700 against the HZ10W.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and HZ10W.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer FX700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also referred to as | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2432 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $399 | $300 |