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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was released 5 months prior to the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX700 matches up against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony WX10

 FX700 WX10 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FX700

 WX10 FX700 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony WX10

 FX700 WX10 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 provides outer 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) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX700 vs the WX10.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and WX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography features
Sony WX10 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.2)
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography info
Sony WX10 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $200