Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 vs Kodak EasyShare Touch

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and the Kodak EasyShare Touch, 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 Kodak EasyShare Touch 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

      Kodak EasyShare Touch Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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 Kodak EasyShare Touch.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      •   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
      •   Face Detection
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      •   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
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 over Kodak EasyShare Touch.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 vs Kodak EasyShare Touch
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4288 x 3216
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 5 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720

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      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Touch

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare Touch over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 vs Kodak EasyShare Touch
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 140 mm
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Lighter 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz) vs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      Internal Storage 40 MB vs 64 MB

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      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 Kodak EasyShare Touch
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro
        Light176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
        Internal Storage40 MB64 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Kodak EasyShare Touch
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 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 and Kodak EasyShare Touch have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Both models feature 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. Kodak EasyShare Touch features a 14 megapixel 1/3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.8 x 3.6 mm and a total area of 13 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      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. Kodak EasyShare Touch can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2848, 4288 x 2416, 2880 x 2160, 2048 x 1536 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      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. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 has an HDMI and Kodak EasyShare Touch has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Kodak EasyShare Touch comes with KLIC-7006 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Kodak EasyShare Touch has a single MicroSD/MicroSDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700, and up to 1/1600 sec on Kodak EasyShare Touch. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and 3.20 m on Kodak EasyShare Touch..

      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 Kodak EasyShare Touch body has dimensions of 101 x 58 x 19 mm (3.98 x 2.28 x 0.75"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 weighs 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz) and Kodak EasyShare Touch weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

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      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Kodak EasyShare Touch

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Kodak EasyShare Touch 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

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      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
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      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
      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      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
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      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
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   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
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Kodak EasyShare Touch and give them scores of 56 and 46 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

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      OVERALL
      56
      OVERALL
      46

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      BAD
      33
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      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) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      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

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

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

      Kodak EasyShare Touch

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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