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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A390

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A390 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A380
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A390 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony A390, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very similar but the FX700 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FX700 was revealed at a similar time to the A390 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FX700 matches up vs the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony A390

 FX700 A390 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Panasonic FX700

 A390 FX700 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony A390

 FX700 A390 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FX700 compared to the A390.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and A390 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and A390.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The FX700 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography info
Sony A390 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
Sony A390 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
Sony A390 Travel photography details
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
53
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
Sony A390 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
Sony A390 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony A390
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $500