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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was introduced 5 years before the SZ10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX75 grades vs the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FX75 SZ10 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FX75

 SZ10 FX75 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2010Newer by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic SZ10

 FX75 SZ10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FX75 and the SZ10.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and SZ10.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FX75 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
slow fps (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
67
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
67
lighter than average in class (177g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-01 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 200 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $139 $200