Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W730

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was manufactured 3 years prior to the W730 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX700 grades against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX700 and the W730.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and W730.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older FX700 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.