Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony QX30
FX75 | QX30 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic FX75
QX30 | FX75 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 51 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony QX30
FX75 | QX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony QX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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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 |