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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W730 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was introduced 3 years prior to the W730 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX75 scores versus the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony W730

 FX75 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic FX75

 W730 FX75 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony W730

 FX75 W730 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FX75 compared to the W730.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and W730.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FX75 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W730 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Sony W730
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Sony W730
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography advice
Sony W730 Travel photography advice
67
provides touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
71
lighter than others in class (122g)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
Sony W730 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
Vlogging with Sony W730
30
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also called Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-01 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $139 $138