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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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The 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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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 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony WX30

 FX700 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX30 Portrait photography highlights
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
Sony WX30 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
Vlogging with Sony WX30
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony 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