Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS10

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was brought out 24 months prior to the ZS10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 features external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS10 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.