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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was launched 7 months later than the W320 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FX700 scores against the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony W320

 FX700 W320 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FX700

 W320 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony W320

 FX700 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FX700 against the W320.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and W320.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher FX700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Sony W320
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
Sports photography with Sony W320
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
26
really wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony W320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $269