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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W800 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed 4 years before the W800 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FX700 grades vs the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony W800

 FX700 W800 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic FX700

 W800 FX700 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony W800

 FX700 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FX700 compared to the W800.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and W800.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W800 to render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
Sony W800 Portrait photography info
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
Sony W800 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
70
lighter than average (125g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
Landscape photography with Sony W800
48
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD AVI MPEG4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $90