Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

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    Highlights

    • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 14.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -FXxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -FXxxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FX700 July
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FX580
    Compare
    		January
    2009    		 12 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 vs Lumix DMC-FX580.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

    Screen

    Fixed Touchscreen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432,3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2304,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360,1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700.

    Panasonic FX580
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Sigma SD14
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    APS-C

    5 MP

    Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
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    Micro Four Thirds

    16.1 MP

    Leica V-Lux 20
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Kodak Touch
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    1/3-inch

    14 MP

    Olympus VG-120
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Fujifilm AX350
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S570
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.0 MP

    Canon ELPH 140 IS
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.0 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Kodak M550
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.3 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 40 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.40 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 has dimensions of 104 x 56 x 25 mm (4.09 x 2.2 x 0.98"). It weighs 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    104 mm (4.09")

    56 mm (2.2")

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    56 mm (2.2")

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    25 mm (0.98")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    55

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 gets a score of 55 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    88

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and give score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    51

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 a score of 51 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 a score of 61 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 a score of 55 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    70

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 a score of 70 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    49

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 a score of 49 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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