Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX70

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 18 months before the WX70 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FX700 grades versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 comes with exterior measurements 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FX700 vs the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and WX70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.