Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ10W

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and HZ10W (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was unveiled 11 years after the HZ10W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G100 grades versus the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G100 vs the HZ10W.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and HZ10W is 81 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G100 will give extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer G100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.