Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony HX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was brought out 15 months earlier than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FX700 matches up versus the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FX700 and the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and HX100V.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX100V to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.