Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is WB600

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FX700 was brought out 7 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FX700 matches up against the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung HZ30W
FX700 | HZ30W | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic FX700
HZ30W | FX700 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ30W
FX700 | HZ30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX700 versus the HZ30W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and HZ30W.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger FX700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called | - | WB600 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $280 |