Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Competitors
Compact
July, 2010

As well as being compared against other compacts, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 is also often compared to mirrorless, travel zooms, pro digicams, ultra compacts and super zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-ZS10 and the Lumix DMC-FX75) and Sony (such as the Cyber-shot WX50 and the NEX-5N)

Competitor classes

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FX700 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.2 vs f/2.7), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a touch screen, shoots faster continuously (10 fps vs 3.7 fps) and has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD).

However, on average it doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12 MP), doesn't record movies in 24p, has a slightly smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm) and is slightly heavier (177 g vs 149 g).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
similar age
$319

Significant advantages of the DMC-FX75 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX75 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS
  • Shoots significantly slower: 1.8 fps vs 10 fps

common strengths of the DMC-FX75 and DMC-FX700

  • Very wide aperture: f/2.2 vs f/2.2
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the DMC-FX75 vs the DMC-FX700

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
6 months newer
$148 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Supports 24p
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None
  • Lighter: 141 g vs 177 g

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Narrower aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.2
  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the 300 HS and DMC-FX700

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.2
  • Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37
2 years older
$264

Significant advantages of the DMC-FX37 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX37 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0"
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.2
  • Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps

common strengths of the DMC-FX37 and DMC-FX700

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.2
  • Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 24 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the DMC-FX37 vs the DMC-FX700

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
6 months newer

Significant advantages of the DMC-FX78 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much larger screen: 3.5" vs 3.0"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX78 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.2
  • Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS
  • Shoots significantly slower: 3.7 fps vs 10 fps

common strengths of the DMC-FX78 and DMC-FX700

  • Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the DMC-FX78 vs the DMC-FX700

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
1 year newer
$370 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • No touch screen
  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the S100 and DMC-FX700

  • Very wide aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
1 year newer
$336

Significant advantages of the DMC-FX90 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX90 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS
  • Shoots significantly slower: 3.7 fps vs 10 fps

common strengths of the DMC-FX90 and DMC-FX700

  • Very wide aperture: f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
arrow Compare the DMC-FX90 vs the DMC-FX700

compared toMirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FX700 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), has a touch screen, has boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none), is slightly smaller (compact 103x55x24 mm vs compact 111x59x38 mm) and is slightly less expensive ($237.31 vs $598.00).

However, on average it has a much lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 16 MP), much lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 25,600 ISO), doesn't record movies in 24p and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N
1 year newer
$598 - $600 (body only)
$698 - $700 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly thicker: 1.5" vs 1"
  • Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the NEX-5N and DMC-FX700

  • Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Have touch screens
  • Fairly small: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm
arrow Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5
similar age
$569 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Shoots RAW
  • Has interchangeable lenses

Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No touch screen
  • Significantly thicker: 1.5" vs 1"

common strengths of the NEX-5 and DMC-FX700

  • Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Fairly small: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm
  • Inexpensive: $569.00 vs $237.31
arrow Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FX700 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), has a much wider aperture (f/2.2 vs f/3.2), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), is slightly smaller (compact 103x55x24 mm vs compact 105x58x33 mm) and has a touch screen.

However, on average it has significantly less zoom (5x vs 12x), doesn't have a built-in GPS, has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
6 months newer
$328

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much more zoom: 16x vs 5x
  • Has a GPS
  • Records high-speed movies: 220 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.2
  • Significantly larger: Compact 105x58x33 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 1"

common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and DMC-FX700

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Have touch screens
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS10 vs the DMC-FX700

Canon ELPH 310 HS

Canon ELPH 310 HS
1 year newer
$195 - $196

Significant advantages of the 310 HS (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Supports 24p
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the 310 HS (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.2
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the 310 HS and DMC-FX700

  • Wide aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.2
  • Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Fairly small: Super compact 96x57x22 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
5 months older
$361

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Has a GPS
  • More zoom: 12x vs 5x

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.2
  • Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Significantly larger: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm

common strengths of the DMC-ZS7 and DMC-FX700

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS7 vs the DMC-FX700

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
1 year newer
$179

Significant advantages of the DMC-SZ1 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Takes 3D photos
  • Can create panoramas in-camera
  • Significantly lighter: 131 g vs 177 g

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-SZ1 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.1 vs f/2.2
  • Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the DMC-SZ1 and DMC-FX700

  • Fairly small: Super compact 99x59x21 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm
  • Thin: 0.8" vs 1"
  • Light weight: 131 g vs 177 g
arrow Compare the DMC-SZ1 vs the DMC-FX700

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200
1 year newer
$177 - $223

Significant advantages of the S6200 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the S6200 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/2.2
  • Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"

common strengths of the S6200 and DMC-FX700

  • Fairly small: Compact 93x58x26 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm
  • Light weight: 160 g vs 177 g
  • Thin: 1" vs 1"
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
6 months newer
$281 - $366

Significant advantages of the SX220 HS (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Significantly more zoom: 14x vs 5x
  • Supports 24p
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the SX220 HS (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.1 vs f/2.2
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Significantly larger: Compact 106x59x33 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm

common strengths of the SX220 HS and DMC-FX700

  • Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SX220 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FX700 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 1.8"), is much smaller (compact 103x55x24 mm vs large 134x91x156 mm) and has better image stabilization (lens vs none).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm), doesn't shoot RAW, doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs digital), has fewer storage slots (1 vs 2) and doesn't support an external flash.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828

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7 years older

Significant advantages of the DSC-F828 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Has more storage slots: 2 vs 1

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-F828 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 3.0"
  • Much larger: Large 134x91x156 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm
  • Lower resolution movies: 480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps

common strengths of the DSC-F828 and DMC-FX700

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
similar age
$359

Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Supports an external flash

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • No touch screen
  • Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS

common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and DMC-FX700

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Fairly small: Mid size 109x65x42 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm
  • Inexpensive: $358.88 vs $237.31
arrow Compare the DMC-LX5 vs the DMC-FX700

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FX700 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.2 vs f/2.6), has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a touch screen, slightly closer macro focusing (3 cm vs 5 cm) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second).

However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), is slightly larger (compact 103x55x24 mm vs ultra compact 92x52x19 mm), much lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), lacks a built in HDR feature and lacks a built in panoramas.

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
1 year newer
$178 - $198

Significant advantages of the WX50 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Takes 3D photos
  • Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 92x52x19 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm

Significant disadvantages of the WX50 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • No touch screen
  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the WX50 and DMC-FX700

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.2
  • Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 24 mm
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FX700 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.2 vs f/2.8), is much smaller (compact 103x55x24 mm vs prosumer size 124x81x95 mm), has a touch screen, is thinner (1" vs 3.7") and is much lighter (177 g vs 539 g).

However, on average it has much less zoom (5x vs 24x), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps), doesn't have a screen which flips out and lacks a built in panoramas.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
1 year newer
$499

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Has an external mic jack
  • Much more zoom: 24x vs 5x
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 124x82x92 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.2
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and DMC-FX700

  • Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Fast continuous shooting: 12 fps vs 10 fps
  • Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ150 vs the DMC-FX700

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
similar age
$611

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ100 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much more zoom: 24x vs 5x
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Records high-speed movies: 220 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ100 (vs the DMC-FX700)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 124x81x95 mm vs Compact 103x55x24 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.2
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the DMC-FZ100 and DMC-FX700

  • Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
  • Fast continuous shooting: 11 fps vs 10 fps
  • Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ100 vs the DMC-FX700