Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700/Panasonic-FX700-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99/Sony-HX99-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released September 2018
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor measurements.
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The FX700 was revealed 9 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the FX700 grades against the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony HX99
FX700 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Panasonic FX700
HX99 | FX700 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 98 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony HX99
FX700 | HX99 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX700 vs the HX99.
![Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 size comparison Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and HX99.
As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX700 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX700-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2018-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 lbs) | 242g (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 360 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $399 | $469 |