Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FX65 compared to other ultra compact competitors include: it has a significantly wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 35 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8 MP), has boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/1000 of a second).
However, on average it slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), lacks a built in panoramas, is older (july, 2009 vs february, 2011) and is slightly heavier (146 g vs 118 g).
Sony Cybershot DSC-W610
2 years newer
$108
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Significant advantages of the DSC-W610 (vs the DMC-FX65)
- Can create panoramas in-camera
Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W610 (vs the DMC-FX65)
- No image stabilization: None vs Lens
- Much shorter max exposures: 1 seconds vs 60 seconds
common strengths of the DSC-W610 and DMC-FX65
- Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
5 months newer
$164 - $183
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Significant advantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DMC-FX65)
Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DMC-FX65)
- No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO
- Much shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 60 seconds
common strengths of the DSC-W350 and DMC-FX65
- Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
- Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
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Casio Exilim EX-Z80
1 year older
$152
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Significant advantages of the EX-Z80 (vs the DMC-FX65)
- Significantly lighter: 100 g vs 146 g
Significant disadvantages of the EX-Z80 (vs the DMC-FX65)
- Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 25 mm
- No image stabilization: None vs Lens
- Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP
common strengths of the EX-Z80 and DMC-FX65
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77
1 year older
$291
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Significant advantages of the DSC-T77 (vs the DMC-FX65)
- Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
- Has a touch screen
- Significantly better macro capability: 1 cm vs 5 cm
Significant disadvantages of the DSC-T77 (vs the DMC-FX65)
- Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 25 mm
- Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
- No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO
common strengths of the DSC-T77 and DMC-FX65
- Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
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Sony Cybershot W570
1 year newer
$135
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Significant advantages of the W570 (vs the DMC-FX65)
- Can create panoramas in-camera
Significant disadvantages of the W570 (vs the DMC-FX65)
- Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm
- Much shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 60 seconds
common strengths of the W570 and DMC-FX65
- Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.8
- Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
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Nikon Coolpix S3100
1 year newer
$104
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Significant advantages of the S3100 (vs the DMC-FX65)
- Can create panoramas in-camera
Significant disadvantages of the S3100 (vs the DMC-FX65)
- Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm
- Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds
common strengths of the S3100 and DMC-FX65
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