Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 vs Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and the Fujifilm FinePix AX350, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 was introduced in July 2010 and Fujifilm FinePix AX350 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 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

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix AX350
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Fujifilm FinePix AX350.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Panasonic FX700
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 over Fujifilm FinePix AX350.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 vs Fujifilm FinePix AX350
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 33 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.2 vs f/3.3
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1400 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output vs

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      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

      Nikon S570
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Olympus VG-120
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Kodak Touch
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      1/3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon ELPH 140 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Kodak M550
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.3 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      Fujifilm AX350
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix AX350 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 vs Fujifilm FinePix AX350
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4608 x 3440
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 165 mm
      Lighter 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz) vs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

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      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100T
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm X100F
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm JX300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm JX500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm X100S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm JX550
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm JX370
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm JX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Fujifilm FinePix AX350
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Fujifilm FinePix AX350
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1400 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix AX350 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      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. Fujifilm FinePix AX350 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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. Fujifilm FinePix AX350 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3440 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 1728, 1920 x 1080.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix AX350 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700, and up to 1/1400 sec on Fujifilm FinePix AX350. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix AX350 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and 3.50 m on Fujifilm FinePix AX350..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 body has dimensions of 104 x 56 x 25 mm (4.09 x 2.2 x 0.98") and Fujifilm FinePix AX350 body has dimensions of 93 x 60 x 28 mm (3.66 x 2.36 x 1.1"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 weighs 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix AX350 weighs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      104 mm

      56 mm

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      93 mm

      60 mm

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      25 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Fujifilm FinePix AX350 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   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
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      GOOD
      84
      •   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)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      EXCELLENT
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      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Fujifilm FinePix AX350 and give them scores of 56 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   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
      BAD
      30
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Fujifilm FinePix AX350

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


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