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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 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
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched 5 years before the QX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FX75 matches up vs the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony QX30

 FX75 QX30 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic FX75

 QX30 FX75 
ReleasedSeptember 2014June 2010More recent by 51 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony QX30

 FX75 QX30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 has got exterior 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 Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FX75 and the QX30.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and QX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony QX30 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX30 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography factors
Sony QX30 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography information
Sony QX30 Travel photography information
67
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.2)
65
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX30 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
39
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging advice
Sony QX30 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Sony QX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Announced 2010-06-01 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches -
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 165g (0.36 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Price at release $139 $348