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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was brought out 3 years before the SZ3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FX75 grades vs the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic SZ3

 FX75 SZ3 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic FX75

 SZ3 FX75 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic SZ3

 FX75 SZ3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX75 compared to the SZ3.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and SZ3.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
67
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic SZ3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $139 $150