Panasonic FX700 vs Sony QX100

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX700 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the QX100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FX700 grades versus the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 has outside measurements 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 QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FX700 compared to the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and QX100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and QX100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FX700 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony QX100 will provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.