Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung SL30

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was manufactured 18 months later than the SL30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX700 grades versus the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FX700 vs the SL30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and SL30.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FX700 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.