Slightly sloped sides;Suitable for shallow frying only;Can be manufactured from different materials (carbon steel, cast iron, etc.);Can come with non-stick surfaces;Not complemented with lids.
The difference in shape affects five main factors: surface area, volume, weight, tossing ability, and evaporation.
INDUCTION FRYING PANS
The first thing item on the agenda when purchasing a frypan is what size you should be looking for. Frypans generally range from 20cm up to 32cm in diameter. While 24cm is the most commonly purchased option, each option offers advantages based on your needs. As a general guide:
Ceramic frying pans are often marketed as an alternative to traditional coated non stick pans. While they boast a glossy, ceramic-like coating, the name is actually a slight misnomer: typically, ceramic pans aren’t made of ceramic at all. Instead, they’re made from a metallic (typically aluminum) core coated with several layers of a self-sacrificing material derived from silicone.
Which leads us to a similarity they both have; a flat cooking surface.
When it comes to the materials used in frying pan production, stainless steel is the most commonly used, although ceramic and aluminum pans are also available. Stainless steel is an excellent anti-corrosion metal that distributes heat well and is very durable.