Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30 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
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FX700 was revealed 12 months before the WX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the FX700 grades versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony WX30
| FX700 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic FX700
| WX30 | FX700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony WX30
| FX700 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 provides physical dimensions 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 against the WX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and WX30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.40 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | - | 250 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | 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 price | $399 | $259 |