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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX75 and Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched 3 years prior to the WX300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FX75 grades versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony WX300

 FX75 WX300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FX75

 WX300 FX75 
IntroducedFebruary 2013June 2010More recent by 33 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony WX300

 FX75 WX300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX75 and the WX300.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and WX300.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX300 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FX75 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
67
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
71
lighter than others (166 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
Vlogging with Sony WX300
31
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-01 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $139 $330