Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W570

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was brought out 5 months before the W570 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FX700 matches up vs the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FX700 vs the W570.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and W570.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W570 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.