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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W 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 HZ10W
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FX700 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJuly 2010May 2009More modern by 15 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FX700

 HZ10W FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ10W

 FX700 HZ10W 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
38
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (249g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
33
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than average (249g)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung HZ10W
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