Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A700

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly close but the FX75 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The FX75 was manufactured 2 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FX75 grades against the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX75 against the A700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and A700 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and A700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX75 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FX75 will render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent FX75 should have an advantage in sensor technology.