Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ100

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic FZ100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was unveiled 18 months before the FZ100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FX48 grades versus the FZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FX48 against the FZ100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and FZ100.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ100 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be behind in sensor innovation.