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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched 19 months prior to the SZ1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FX75 grades versus the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic SZ1

 FX75 SZ1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic FX75

 SZ1 FX75 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic SZ1

 FX75 SZ1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 has physical measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FX75 compared to the SZ1.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and SZ1.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
67
supports focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
70
lighter than competition (131 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (131g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic SZ1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also called Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-01 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 131g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $139 $179