As well as being compared against other ultra compacts, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 is also often compared to travel zooms, super zooms and compacts. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FX35 and the Lumix DMC-FX48) and Sony (such as the Cybershot DSC-W610 and the Cybershot DSC-W550)

compared toUltra compact competitors

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

Sony Cybershot DSC-W610
2 years newer
$108

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
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-W610 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
5 months newer
$164 - $183

Significant advantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • None found

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
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

Casio Exilim EX-Z80

Casio Exilim EX-Z80
1 year older
$152

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

  • None found
arrow Compare the Casio Exilim EX-Z80 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77
1 year older
$291

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
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

Sony Cybershot W570

Sony Cybershot DSC-W570
1 year newer
$135

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
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-W570 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100
1 year newer
$104

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

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FX65 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 28 mm), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), is significantly smaller (ultra compact 97x54x19 mm vs compact 103x60x32 mm), is thinner (0.7" vs 1.3") and is slightly lighter (146 g vs 178 g).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (5x vs 10x) and is older (july, 2009 vs january, 2011).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
5 months newer
$165 - $199

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH20 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH20 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly larger: Compact 100x56x28 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm

common strengths of the DMC-FH20 and DMC-FX65

  • Fairly small: Compact 100x56x28 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH20 vs the DMC-FX65

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
1 year newer
$160 - $200

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH25 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH25 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly larger: Compact 99x56x27 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm

common strengths of the DMC-FH25 and DMC-FX65

  • Fairly small: Compact 99x56x27 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
  • Light weight: 135 g vs 146 g
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH25 vs the DMC-FX65

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
1 year newer
$189

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH27 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has a touch screen

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH27 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly larger: Compact 99x56x27 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm

common strengths of the DMC-FH27 and DMC-FX65

  • Fairly small: Compact 99x56x27 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
  • Light weight: 159 g vs 146 g
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH27 vs the DMC-FX65

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
6 months newer
$298

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • More zoom: 12x vs 5x

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Much larger: Compact 103x60x32 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • Much thicker: 1.3" vs 0.7"

common strengths of the DMC-ZS5 and DMC-FX65

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS5 vs the DMC-FX65

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200
2 years newer
$177 - $223

Significant advantages of the S6200 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the S6200 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm
  • Significantly thicker: 1" vs 0.7"
  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the S6200 and DMC-FX65

  • Fairly small: Compact 93x58x26 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
  • Thin: 1" vs 0.7"
  • Light weight: 160 g vs 146 g
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

Nikon Coolpix S8000

Nikon Coolpix S8000
6 months newer

Significant advantages of the S8000 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the S8000 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Much worse wide angle: 30 mm vs 25 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly larger: Compact 103x57x27 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm

common strengths of the S8000 and DMC-FX65

  • Fairly small: Compact 103x57x27 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S8000 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FX65 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), has a much wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 36 mm), has a slightly larger screen (2.7" vs 2.0"), is significantly smaller (ultra compact 97x54x19 mm vs prosumer size 108x81x92 mm) and takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 5.9 MP).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (5x vs 15x), slightly worse macro focusing (5 cm vs 1 cm) and doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs digital).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2
3 years older

Significant advantages of the DSC-H2 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H2 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 25 mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 5.9 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 2.7"

common strengths of the DSC-H2 and DMC-FX65

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 108x81x92 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
  • Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

Nikon Coolpix L110

Nikon Coolpix L110
6 months newer

Significant advantages of the L110 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Significantly better macro capability: 1 cm vs 5 cm

Significant disadvantages of the L110 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly larger: Standard size 109x74x78 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm

common strengths of the L110 and DMC-FX65

  • Fairly small: Standard size 109x74x78 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
  • Thin: 3.1" vs 0.7"
  • Light weight: 406 g vs 146 g
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix L110 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FX65 compared to compact competitors include: it slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it doesn't record movies in 24p, is older (july, 2009 vs january, 2010) and is less popular.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35
1 year older

Significant advantages of the DMC-FX35 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX35 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the DMC-FX35 and DMC-FX65

  • Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm
  • Fairly small: Super compact 94x51x22 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the DMC-FX35 vs the DMC-FX65

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
6 months older
$266

Significant advantages of the DMC-FX48 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/3000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX48 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FX48 and DMC-FX65

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm
  • Fairly small: Super compact 95x53x22 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
arrow Compare the DMC-FX48 vs the DMC-FX65

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$148 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the 300 HS and DMC-FX65

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 25 mm
  • Fairly small: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

Sony Cybershot DSC-W550

Sony Cybershot DSC-W550
2 years newer
$176 - $230

Significant advantages of the DSC-W550 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Takes 3D photos
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W550 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • None found

common strengths of the DSC-W550 and DMC-FX65

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Fairly small: Super compact 95x57x19 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
  • Thin: 0.8" vs 0.7"
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-W550 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS

Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
6 months newer
$178

Significant advantages of the SD1300 IS (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SD1300 IS (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm
  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the SD1300 IS and DMC-FX65

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Fairly small: Super compact 91x56x22 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX66

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX66
6 months newer

Significant advantages of the DMC-FX66 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX66 (vs the DMC-FX65)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FX66 and DMC-FX65

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm
  • Fairly small: Super compact 97x54x22 mm vs Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm
arrow Compare the DMC-FX66 vs the DMC-FX65