Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W610
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W610 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FX700 was launched 17 months before the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FX700 grades versus the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony W610
FX700 | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FX700
W610 | FX700 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony W610
FX700 | W610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 and the W610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and W610.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 life | - | 250 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $399 | $200 |