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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung HZ30W

 FX700 HZ30W 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic FX700

 HZ30W FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ30W

 FX700 HZ30W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung HZ30W
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