Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W710
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W710 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W710 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FX700 was introduced 3 years prior to the W710 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FX700 scores against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony W710
FX700 | W710 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FX700
W710 | FX700 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 30 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony W710
FX700 | W710 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W710 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FX700 versus the W710.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and W710.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 240 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $90 |