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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony S930 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FX75 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched 17 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FX75 grades against the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony S930

 FX75 S930 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic FX75

 S930 FX75 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony S930

 FX75 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 has got physical 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 Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FX75 and the S930.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and S930.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FX75 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
67
features touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.2)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-01 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $139 $219