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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic FZ100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched very close to the FZ100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX75 scores versus the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic FZ100

 FX75 FZ100 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FX75

 FZ100 FX75 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic FZ100

 FX75 FZ100 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2010Same generation

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FX75 versus the FZ100.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and FZ100 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and FZ100.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
67
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging information
31
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
64
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic FZ100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-01 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $139 $500